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AO56 DLF

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,799 mi
Last recorded146,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 146,799 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 143,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 141,336 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 139,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 139,106 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe cracked and insecure, servo ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole at joint before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 139,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 134,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 129,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 125,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 122,144 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,788 miles

Front both front anti-roll bar link boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2018 112,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulbs faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulbs faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear bench seat securing nuts loose on front pivots (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front anti-roll bar link boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,174 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,115 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 65,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner surface of front brake discs corroded and pitted

Wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,542 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine oil level on low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f brake disc inner face slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,641 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,670 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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AO56 DLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO56 DLF, 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 AO56 DLF registered?

AO56 DLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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