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YP56 GDJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 GDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 143,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 128,230 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 127,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 119,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,895 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 111,689 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,041 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 97,730 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,176 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 91,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,131 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,104 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 89,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 175,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 175,727 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 146,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 118,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 118,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,652 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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YP56 GDJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP56 GDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP56 GDJ registered?

YP56 GDJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YP56 GDJ safe to buy?

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