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FD06 JVL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,559 mi
Last recorded143,559 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 JVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 143,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened evidence of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 143,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section corrosion hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened evidence of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,275 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing smooth inner shoulder - 195/65 R15 95T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing smooth inner shoulder - 195/65 R15 95T (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 138,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing smooth inner shoulder - 195/65 R15 95T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing smooth inner shoulder - 195/65 R15 95T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,093 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 133,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 125,737 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has grease all around it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 122,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 122,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a trace of grease around it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2020 121,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a trace of grease around it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,269 miles

Front Outer edges wearing - both

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,370 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 107,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded - both

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 91,839 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 91,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 87,548 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 79,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 65,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 50,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 36,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,208 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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FD06 JVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FD06 JVL, 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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FD06 JVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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