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CX56 RYO

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,587 mi
Last recorded173,587 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 RYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 173,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded, also lower bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front door mirror outer plastic coverings missing

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 171,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded, also lower bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front door mirror missing outer plastic coverings

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency just meet minimum requirements

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 143,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 136,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 126,419 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 119,761 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 119,761 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,989 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 98,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,082 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 84,082 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 Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 78,904 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 74,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 33,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,814 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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CX56 RYO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX56 RYO, 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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What year was CX56 RYO registered?

CX56 RYO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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