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AV56 KUT

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,182 mi
Last recorded195,182 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 KUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 195,182 miles

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

Offside Front Lower brake servo corroded

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand/park brake performance just met

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 188,559 miles

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

Offside Front Lower brake servo corroded

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 188,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn ,mt 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn,mt2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower brake servo corroded

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 176,954 miles

Offside Front Lower light corrosion to brake servo

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 160,119 miles

Offside Front Lower light corrosion to brake servo

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 144,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,226 miles

Front Inner both n/s and o/s front tyres wearing/worn inner edges

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ,slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 187,836 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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 181,664 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 181,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 181,434 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 178,920 miles

all brake pipes greased

led side lights fitted to front of car,but some not working in the strip

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 178,920 miles

all brake pipes greased

led side lights fitted to front of car,but some not working in the strip

oil leak

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 176,100 miles

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 176,100 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 173,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 146,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,463 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 125,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,660 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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AV56 KUT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV56 KUT, 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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AV56 KUT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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