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BV06 OPT

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,546 mi
Last recorded175,546 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 175,546 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 168,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 157,964 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSR tyre is a runflat and OSR tyre is non runflat

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 157,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSR tyre is a runflat and OSR tyre is non runflat

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 150,053 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 140,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,788 miles

revers lights in op

Fail 30 Jul 2021 133,763 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour side lights orange n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

revers lights in op

Pass 5 Jan 2021 132,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,481 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 128,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 117,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Unable to check load compartment floor due to animal cage being fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 117,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft output leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check integrity of load compartment floor due to animal cage fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 117,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft output leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check integrity of load compartment floor due to animal cage fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,045 miles

recommend park brake service

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,819 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2013 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,143 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 82,143 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,893 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 74,428 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,160 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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BV06 OPT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BV06 OPT, 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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BV06 OPT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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The MOT history for BV06 OPT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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