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DG54 DUB

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

249,026 mi
Last recorded249,026 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 249,026 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills covered in filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 243,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 240,825 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 240,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 236,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 232,505 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 227,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 224,046 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 216,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 209,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 202,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing very slightly stiff (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 202,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around egr system flap (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing very slightly stiff (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 195,624 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 190,620 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 190,620 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 186,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 182,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 170,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 144,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 144,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,042 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,415 miles

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

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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DG54 DUB 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 81.8%.

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 DG54 DUB, 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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DG54 DUB is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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