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YE56 YEJ

2007 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

232,186 mi
Last recorded232,186 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caddy110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 YEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 232,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 232,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 232,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine boost pipe seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 224,511 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 209,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 209,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 204,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 199,687 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 199,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 193,279 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 193,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 190,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 188,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 180,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Apr 2015 180,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 164,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 164,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 134,839 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 134,839 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 107,024 miles

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

rear brake pads appear low and discs corroded on working surface

suspect clutch realese bearing noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,894 miles

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

front and rear brake discs ridged

Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,266 miles

OSR tyre wearing out of shape on inner tread area

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,266 miles

OSR tyre wearing out of shape on inner tread area

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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YE56 YEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 110,824 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 YE56 YEJ, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE56 YEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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