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YC56 RYX

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,182 mi
Last recorded196,182 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 RYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 196,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 187,241 miles

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2022 187,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre severely worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2021 177,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 177,266 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 169,296 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 169,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 151,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,740 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,376 miles

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

console bushes perishing

engine tappets sound noisy

gearbox sounds noisy

offside rear tyre tread cracking

slight oil leak around sump and gearbox

slight play in nearside front lower arm front bush

Fail 9 Sep 2014 107,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

console bushes perishing

engine tappets sound noisy

gearbox sounds noisy

offside rear tyre tread cracking

slight oil leak around sump and gearbox

slight play in nearside front lower arm front bush

Pass 31 Aug 2013 95,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,961 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2012 80,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,255 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

engine oil low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,309 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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YC56 RYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC56 RYX, 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 YC56 RYX registered?

YC56 RYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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