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YE06 VYM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,618 mi
Last recorded266,618 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 VYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 266,618 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 265,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 262,068 miles

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

Front offside and nearside corroision on wing panel

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 262,068 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front offside and nearside corroision on wing panel

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 255,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 255,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 250,237 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 250,237 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 229,043 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 229,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged x3 (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 181,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 181,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,251 miles

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

rear link bars have slight play

smoke when revved but not excessive

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2014 70,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,112 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,653 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 48,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,422 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,400 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YE06 VYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YE06 VYM, 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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YE06 VYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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