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YG56 ZXY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

240,552 mi
Last recorded240,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ZXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 240,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre More than one

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 237,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 228,122 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 225,892 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 225,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 224,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 216,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 200,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 200,491 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 186,135 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 186,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 169,991 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is also cracked/perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished/cracked

Oil leak

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 154,088 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 154,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 137,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 117,237 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 117,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,331 miles

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

pad light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,124 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,074 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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YG56 ZXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG56 ZXY, 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 YG56 ZXY registered?

YG56 ZXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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