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YT56 AWZ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

226,199 mi
Last recorded226,199 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 AWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 226,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER DISC FACE RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL FRONT SECTION CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 217,822 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE TO FLEXABLE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively PLAY DECTECTED IN DRIVE SHARFT. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 217,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE TO FLEXABLE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively PLAY DECTECTED IN DRIVE SHARFT. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 210,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 202,726 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER`S DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 195,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL DETERIOATED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK`S. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER`S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 195,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL DETERIOATED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK`S. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER`S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid REPAIR TO JOINT. (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 189,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 189,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 181,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 172,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 162,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 152,738 miles

Coolant leak water pump?

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 143,848 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 143,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 135,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 125,187 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 125,187 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,417 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 111,415 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,633 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres wearing on edges

small chips in screen

Fail 21 Aug 2012 99,629 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres wearing on edges

small chips in screen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,542 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,522 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chips in screen

Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chips in screen

Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,873 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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YT56 AWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YT56 AWZ, 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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YT56 AWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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