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YP06 RBY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,833 mi
Last recorded79,833 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 70 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front mirrors taped up

minor exhaust blow mid section

Pass 29 May 2025 75,301 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor movement

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 75,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor movement

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline illegal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline illegal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 71,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline illegal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline illegal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,659 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear view mirrors taped up

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,880 miles

both mirrors taped up

Fail 16 Sep 2021 67,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both mirrors taped up

Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,703 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts rubber also peeling on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 65,692 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts rubber also peeling on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,589 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 60,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 57,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,110 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 50,826 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 50,826 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer heat sheild loose

Pass 29 May 2014 47,760 miles

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 22 May 2013 44,346 miles

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

eml on

Pass 22 May 2012 39,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,585 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,585 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 24,422 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

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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YP06 RBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YP06 RBY, 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 YP06 RBY registered?

YP06 RBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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