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AK56 FXS

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,204 mi
Last recorded183,204 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 183,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 179,382 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 178,375 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise further investigation, will soon become major leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 178,363 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise further investigation, will soon become major leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 165,105 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 153,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Oct 2014 152,253 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2013 141,139 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

heat sheild above rear/centre exhaust loose but not insecure.

no emmision detected during test.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 141,139 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

heat sheild above rear/centre exhaust loose but not insecure.

no emmision detected during test.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 128,696 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,438 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 76,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AK56 FXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK56 FXS, 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 AK56 FXS registered?

AK56 FXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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