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Y444 SPA

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

162,732 mi
Last recorded162,732 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 SPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 162,732 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 162,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 157,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 157,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 150,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,444 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 137,440 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 126,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 116,674 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 116,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exit pipe of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,723 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,528 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,990 miles

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

Torque converter noisy

Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,990 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Torque converter noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,856 miles

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

gearbox rattle

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,137 miles

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

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

Nearside lower radiator mount broken

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

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

Slight grease dampness on the nearside steering rack boot

Small cuts in the offside front tyre

Small cuts in the offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,137 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside lower radiator mount broken

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

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

Slight grease dampness on the nearside steering rack boot

Small cuts in the offside front tyre

Small cuts in the offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,650 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,381 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop perished

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,736 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 43,442 miles

Damage to n/s/r door

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,442 miles

Damage to n/s/r door

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 35,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,637 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 26,637 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y444 SPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y444 SPA, 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 Y444 SPA registered?

Y444 SPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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