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VA06 BWG

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

264,418 mi
Last recorded264,418 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 BWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 264,418 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 264,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake holding restricted free movement

Pass 26 May 2023 257,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 250,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 250,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 237,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 224,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 214,035 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 214,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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 Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 202,710 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 202,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 191,349 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 178,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 160,719 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 160,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,048 miles

nearside sliding door bearing broken!

Fail 13 Jul 2012 123,048 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside sliding door bearing broken!

water level light on!

Pass 4 Jul 2011 102,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 102,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 84,527 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,070 miles

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

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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VA06 BWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver 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 VA06 BWG, 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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VA06 BWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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