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EJ56 AOM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,044 mi
Last recorded179,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 AOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 179,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 172,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,405 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 164,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 158,597 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 158,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 152,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger support (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close advise early replacement 195/65/15/95t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 139,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger support (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close advise early replacement 195/65/15/95t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 134,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre slight cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 126,769 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade & arm not present

both rear shock absorbers getting weak/ reduced damping effect

Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,325 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 122,325 miles

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

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 117,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust section starting to deterioate

Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,755 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,473 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 93,473 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 77,462 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ56 AOM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ56 AOM, 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 EJ56 AOM registered?

EJ56 AOM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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