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A8 EOV

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests42 (30 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,735 mi
Last recorded68,735 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

30 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 152,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 152,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 144,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 144,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front drl not working

Pass 5 Mar 2024 64,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,155 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 135,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,096 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 63,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 128,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking outer wall

Offside Front tyre slight cracking outer wall

Pass 14 Feb 2022 119,562 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 119,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,200 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 61,200 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 113,123 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,224 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 109,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing in tread

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,416 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 57,416 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

cam belt due

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,037 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 52,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,190 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,267 miles

slight crack in front number plate

Fail 20 Jan 2015 30,267 miles

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

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

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,607 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,124 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 13,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 5,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 4,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,110 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,172 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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A8 EOV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A8 EOV, 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 A8 EOV registered?

A8 EOV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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