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YH56 GKN

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

210,172 mi
Last recorded210,172 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 GKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 210,172 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside, damaged/slight deformation on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 202,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2024 195,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 188,302 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 177,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 177,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 173,724 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 173,724 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 167,308 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 167,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2019 159,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 159,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 152,913 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 152,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 143,607 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,293 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 118,287 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 96,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,862 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,305 miles

Offside rear tyre has small cut in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear tyre has small cut in tread

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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YH56 GKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YH56 GKN, 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 YH56 GKN registered?

YH56 GKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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