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YH56 XRV

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,584 mi
Last recorded104,584 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 XRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,584 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed osf (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,000 miles

advice on n/s/f outer CV gator clips

advice on o/s/f and n/s/f door mirrors

advice on o/s/f door top door hinge

advice on o/s/f tyre slight cracks on tread

Fail 25 Nov 2021 100,000 miles

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

advice on n/s/f outer CV gator clips

advice on o/s/f and n/s/f door mirrors

advice on o/s/f door top door hinge

advice on o/s/f tyre slight cracks on tread

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,276 miles

Coolant cap missing

Exhaust putty repair

Mirrors damaged but usable

Pin-hole nearside outer CV boot

Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant cap missing

Mirrors damaged but usable

Nail in offside rear tyre inner shoulder

Pin-hole nearside outer CV boot

Pass 6 May 2019 92,257 miles

Pinhole in nearside outer CV boot

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 24 May 2018 87,414 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 87,399 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both sides no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2017 81,159 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,146 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Uneven wear inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,694 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 62,872 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,563 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2013 55,563 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,682 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,942 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,614 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH56 XRV, 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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YH56 XRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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