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AF56 OVH

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 OVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 107,987 miles

Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Front tyres wear edges

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,241 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front nearside and offside arms , rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 102,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front nearside and offside arms , rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,576 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 95,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,785 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 90,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,183 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 82,179 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,253 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 78,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,819 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen scratched

Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,817 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,848 miles

1)Nearside rear tyre surface cracking between tread.(2)Nearside front tyre outer sidewall tear/damage no cords/ply exposed at time.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip end advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

Rear anti roll bar d bushes slight worn

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

brake pad warning slight on dash pads seems ok advise remove wheels and check

exhaust emits black smoke under heavy acceleration advise have checked

windscreen scratched

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip end (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1)Nearside rear tyre surface cracking between tread.(2)Nearside front tyre outer sidewall tear/damage no cords/ply exposed at time.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip end advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

Rear anti roll bar d bushes slight worn

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

brake pad warning slight on dash pads seems ok advise remove wheels and check

exhaust emits black smoke under heavy acceleration advise have checked

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,369 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 60,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,430 miles

engine emits black smoke

n/s/front shock absorber slight misting of oil

rear brake discs scored

Fail 6 Sep 2014 46,762 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,762 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,622 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 33,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,578 miles

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

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

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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AF56 OVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AF56 OVH, 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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AF56 OVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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