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YC56 VJZ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,069 mi
Last recorded174,069 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 174,069 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 174,050 miles

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 167,920 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 164,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 158,393 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed has slight up and down movement,but can still be secured shut (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still has view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cooler under vehicle has slight damage,no leaks

unable to gain entry through rear doors,satisfactory inspection carried out through side door

underside of vehicle corroding,towards rear

Fail 21 Dec 2022 157,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed slight up and down movement,however can be secured shut (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged,still has view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dual mass flywheel noisy and worn

fuel cooler damaged,no leaks

unable to open rear doors,satisfactory inspection,carried out through side door

underside corroding towards rear

Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight deterioration

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still has view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dual mass flywheel badly worn/vibrating and noisy

fuel cooler damaged no leaks

unable to gain entry through rear doors,satisfactory inspection carried out through side door.

Fail 13 Jan 2022 150,343 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight deterioration

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still has view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively tight when rotated,looks to have been hot previuosly (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cooler damaged no leaks

unable to gain entry through rear doors,satisfactory inspection carried out through side door.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 141,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still has view to rear of vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cooler under vehicle damaged,no leaks

uinable to gain entry through rear doors,however satisfactory inspection carried out through slidiing side doors

Fail 25 Jan 2021 141,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still has view to rear of vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cooler under vehicle damaged,no leaks

uinable to gain entry through rear doors,however satisfactory inspection carried out through slidiing side doors

Pass 29 Jan 2020 136,255 miles

Front tyres down to aprox 3.5mm

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear snow tyre fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cooler under van damaged,no leaks

unable to open rear doors,however sliding doors open,allowing access to inspect load area

Fail 28 Jan 2020 136,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Nearside Outer Brake cable damaged sheath damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres down to aprox 3.5mm

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear snow tyre fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cooler under van damaged,no leaks

unable to open rear doors,however sliding doors open,allowing access to inspect load area

Pass 16 Jan 2019 130,551 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 130,551 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 126,991 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 126,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 117,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,827 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 118,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,101 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 VJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

YC56 VJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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