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C12 DFF

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

85,625 mi
Last recorded85,625 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 DFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 85,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,645 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,728 miles

Rear Both sides shock absorbers corroding on outer case

Fail 8 Oct 2024 78,668 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy worn leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe leg corroded holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside rear tyres splits inner edges reaching ply of cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded in other areas not resulting in holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 68,415 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,429 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 76,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2023 59,812 miles

engine cover

Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,801 miles

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

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

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

engine cover

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,588 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 63,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,328 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 46,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,557 miles

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

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

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,407 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 29,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 20,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,452 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 11,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 9,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 7,844 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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C12 DFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 C12 DFF, 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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C12 DFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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