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DF56 OAM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

223,244 mi
Last recorded223,244 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF56 OAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 223,244 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 223,244 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper main bolts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 217,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front wheel arch starting to get rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2024 217,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front wheel arch starting to get rusty

power steering belt starting to foul crankshaft pulley

Pass 26 Jan 2023 210,244 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 204,329 miles

o/s wing / door damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2021 198,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 181,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 167,386 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 160,341 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 160,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,886 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 151,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 143,100 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 143,100 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 133,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 133,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,118 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 109,118 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,164 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,176 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,176 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 rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,383 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

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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DF56 OAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DF56 OAM, 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 DF56 OAM registered?

DF56 OAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is DF56 OAM safe to buy?

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