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YX06 VGY

2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,596 mi
Last recorded196,596 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan73,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 196,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on anti-roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 196,596 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on anti-roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 195,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 193,444 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 192,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 192,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 192,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 187,635 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 177,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 173,261 miles

Rear exhaust box badley corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 8 Feb 2016 168,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 2 Feb 2016 168,662 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 163,176 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to exhaust system

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2013 153,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

corrosion centre exhaust box

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

nearside and offside rear top suspension mounts slightly corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Jul 2013 153,311 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

corrosion centre exhaust box

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

nearside and offside rear top suspension mounts slightly corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jun 2012 142,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 131,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 131,624 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 102,314 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 102,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,468 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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YX06 VGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX06 VGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YX06 VGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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