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BL06 OWU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,386 mi
Last recorded147,386 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 147,386 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 138,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 133,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 129,776 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,922 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 121,913 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,098 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 117,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 111,806 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 106,120 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,006 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,573 miles

Both front tyres perished & worn close to wear indicators

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,573 miles

Both front tyres perished & worn close to wear indicators

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,793 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 80,663 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 79,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 79,996 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 71,528 miles

ADVISE N/S & O/S WIPERS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATING .

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,528 miles

ADVISE N/S & O/S WIPERS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATING .

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,279 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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BL06 OWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BL06 OWU, 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 BL06 OWU registered?

BL06 OWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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