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WM06 LYJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,481 mi
Last recorded89,481 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 LYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,810 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,685 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,417 miles

Flywheel noisy

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside 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)

Flywheel noisy

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,308 miles

Damage to o/s/r wing below lamp and n/s/r sliding door

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear o/s tyre worn on its inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,308 miles

Damage to o/s/r wing below lamp and n/s/r sliding door

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear o/s tyre worn on its inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,578 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,897 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both O/S tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight damage to centre stop lamp

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,919 miles

Accident damage to n/s sliding door and to o/s/r wing below lamp clusted

Bump stop @ o/s/r worn

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

Small cuts to o/s/r tyre and glass in cut

Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,919 miles

Accident damage to n/s sliding door and to o/s/r wing below lamp clusted

Bump stop @ o/s/r worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cuts to o/s/r tyre and glass in cut

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,952 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 34,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner c.v.boot split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,447 miles

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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WM06 LYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WM06 LYJ, 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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What year was WM06 LYJ registered?

WM06 LYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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