CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY56 LBV

2007 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,679 mi
Last recorded158,679 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caddy110,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 158,679 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 155,635 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 152,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 149,326 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 144,929 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 144,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2021 144,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 139,649 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 139,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,957 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 131,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Near side rear D bush has exsessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear offside D bush has exssesive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,912 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 124,904 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to min thickness (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant radiator loose

engine mounts deteriated weak

nearside non-obligatory mirror casing missing damaged

vehicle has some damage to front wings bonnet and bumper

Fail 13 Jan 2016 109,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,751 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,261 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 51,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,438 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 42,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,153 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,001 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front bumper damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2009 22,874 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front bumper damaged

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY56 LBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 110,824 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 YY56 LBV, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY56 LBV?

You can check the full history of YY56 LBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY56 LBV registered?

YY56 LBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is YY56 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 LBV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY56 LBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY56 LBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.