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CP56 EWS

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,363 mi
Last recorded178,363 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 EWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 178,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 178,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 172,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 168,081 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 167,933 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 167,893 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 160,398 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 160,249 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 146,383 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 146,814 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 132,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 124,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,505 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,559 miles

exhaust tailpipe could be better

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,533 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 94,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,914 miles

both frt headlight brackets broken

frt and rear discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,914 miles

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

both frt headlight brackets broken

frt and rear discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,027 miles

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

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

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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CP56 EWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP56 EWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP56 EWS registered?

CP56 EWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is CP56 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 EWS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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