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BN56 CPF

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,697 mi
Last recorded178,697 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 178,697 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 175,325 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 175,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 166,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 166,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe held by tie clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 157,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 150,418 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 150,418 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 147,298 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 18 Sep 2019 147,298 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine and under body covers

Pass 4 Oct 2018 144,812 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 4 Oct 2018 144,812 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under body covers

Pass 10 Oct 2017 142,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and under body covers

exhaust tail pipes coroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 142,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

exhaust tail pipes coroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 133,173 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,417 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 105,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 102,459 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 102,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,570 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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BN56 CPF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN56 CPF, 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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BN56 CPF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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