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YR06 XBW

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,048 mi
Last recorded128,048 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 XBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 128,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 117,369 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 117,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,212 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 110,212 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2024 110,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,408 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,596 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,132 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 104,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,264 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,018 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,664 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 40,788 miles

nail in n.s.r tire

window screen chipped but not in zone a or b

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,730 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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YR06 XBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR06 XBW, 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 YR06 XBW registered?

YR06 XBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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