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SY06 SYX

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

237,462 mi
Last recorded237,462 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 SYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 237,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 228,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - black undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Heatshield insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside and suspension components corroded

Various suspension components back undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2022 228,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan corroded and holed within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - black undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Heatshield insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Underside and suspension components corroded

Various suspension components back undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2021 221,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wear on strut inside

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 221,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wear on strut inside

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 207,773 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 207,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 193,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes look to be corroded under plastic coating at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake discs rusty around edges

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

heatshield above exhaust insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2019 193,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure cooler unit insecure under floor at o/s (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes look to be corroded under plastic coating at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake discs rusty around edges

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

heatshield above exhaust insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 179,599 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 165,416 miles

Nearside Rear brake gripping slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust connecting sleeve clamp very rusty

heatshield above exhaust insecure

horn sounds slightly rough

Pass 8 Apr 2016 151,995 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2016 151,885 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler under floorpan at rear mounting (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,650 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on low mark

nearside rear tubeless valve stem perished but not excessive at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,328 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 111,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

signs of fluid around offside rear brake caliper but no leak at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,134 miles

both front valve stems slightly perished

Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front valve stems slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 64,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty around edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,857 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty around edges

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre geting close to limit

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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SY06 SYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 116,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY06 SYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY06 SYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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