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FG56 WUJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

246,071 mi
Last recorded246,071 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 WUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 246,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 246,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 237,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 237,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 228,348 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 221,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 214,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 197,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 183,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 179,867 miles

Front both front tyre's inner edge wearing thin

Oil leak ()

pad warning light on

Fail 2 May 2018 179,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both front tyre's inner edge wearing thin

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 173,550 miles

Nearside Rear caliper not very efficient, slightly sticking on

Offside Rear tyre as a nail in it

brake warning light on

front discs and pads corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 173,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear caliper not very efficient, slightly sticking on

Offside Rear tyre as a nail in it

brake warning light on

front discs and pads corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 162,611 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

brake pad warning light on

front and rear suspension has being lowered

Pass 1 May 2015 155,503 miles

brake pad warning was on before the van was tested but wasnt on after res was toped up

Pass 11 Jul 2014 150,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 137,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2013 137,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2012 120,546 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 120,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,248 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 93,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,719 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,652 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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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FG56 WUJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FG56 WUJ, 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 FG56 WUJ registered?

FG56 WUJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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