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BT56 KYS

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,796 mi
Last recorded164,796 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 KYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 164,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At the back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis rails corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 155,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on the outer edge and only 2-3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails and inner sills corroding but no holes could be made at the time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 155,816 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively damaged, likely to be misread. (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on the outer edge and only 2-3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails and inner sills corroding but no holes could be made at the time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 150,207 miles

ALL REAR component mountings corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test using finger / thumb pressure, not considered excessive

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement soon (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 142,880 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL REAR component mountings corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test using finger / thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 142,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perished and soft (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perished and soft (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function casing heavily corroded likely to fail in future (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall of tyre (195/65/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall of tyre (195/65/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL REAR component mountings corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test using finger / thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 138,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 138,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 133,858 miles

Front drivers mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear osr tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2020 133,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front drivers mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear osr tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and corrosion advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s . n/s shocker and leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer tail pipes corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,810 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 115,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,125 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure both clips broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,258 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,636 miles

Both rear wheels grabbing slightly

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,636 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear wheels grabbing slightly

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fuel filter has a misting of fluid but no visual leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,472 miles

the nsr and osr brakes are slightly binding on

Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,472 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the nsr and osr brakes are slightly binding on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,294 miles

nearside rear tyre tread slightly cracked and sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,541 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

checked chassis number stamped in offside rear post,just behind rear lamp

offside door mirror glass cracked(does not affect view to rear)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2010 46,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

checked chassis number stamped in offside rear post,just behind rear lamp

offside door mirror glass cracked(does not affect view to rear)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,468 miles

slight gear box oil leak

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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BT56 KYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BT56 KYS, 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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BT56 KYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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