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BL55 LJE

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,781 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 61,805 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 61,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,617 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,686 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 43,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,322 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both side shock absorbers casing rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,858 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 35,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,924 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,426 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml on

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,500 miles

EML on

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2016 26,500 miles

EML on

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,741 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

eml on

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,741 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

eml on

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,557 miles

both front tyres craking on outer sidewalls + edges

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,250 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,648 miles

advise - engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,075 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 13,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,599 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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BL55 LJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BL55 LJE, 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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BL55 LJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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