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AE06 JRU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,900 mi
Last recorded106,900 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,548 miles

Rear leaf spring u bolts very corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 103,050 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 101,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,572 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 99,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 98,243 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 98,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,407 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 93,546 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 93,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 88,618 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 88,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 81,069 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,092 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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AE06 JRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE06 JRU, 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 AE06 JRU registered?

AE06 JRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is AE06 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 JRU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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