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AJ56 OVR

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 OVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 98,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,117 miles

Both front drop link upper dust covers have a small hole in them

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread and on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread and on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 87,752 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,776 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 85,773 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has minor leak (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,072 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,502 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 73,502 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)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,823 miles

all discs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,915 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 49,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,581 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ56 OVR is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ56 OVR, 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 AJ56 OVR registered?

AJ56 OVR is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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