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Y23 TSY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

228,492 mi
Last recorded228,492 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 TSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 228,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 227,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 224,662 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 220,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 215,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 208,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 200,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 189,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 179,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 168,738 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 165,287 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 165,287 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 162,247 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 162,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2013 146,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 127,307 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 114,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,076 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,076 miles

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

Offside 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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Y23 TSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y23 TSY, 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 Y23 TSY registered?

Y23 TSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is Y23 TSY safe to buy?

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