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YC56 YUW

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

287,535 mi
Last recorded287,535 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 YUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 287,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 285,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 261,701 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 261,701 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 231,628 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 231,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 160,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 155,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 140,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 111,699 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 89,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,019 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 YUW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUW, 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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YC56 YUW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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