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FJ06 SZK

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,231 mi
Last recorded149,231 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 SZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 149,231 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 149,231 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 145,630 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 145,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 136,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,645 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF Wheel arch corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All, And Rears damp fronts corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 128,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 126,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 126,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,936 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box And Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel Arch Liner Loose

Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

small blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 16 Oct 2017 108,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

small blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,415 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,511 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 78,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,097 miles

drivers side wheel box loose

Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,097 miles

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

drivers side wheel box loose

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door striker bolts loose

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,635 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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FJ06 SZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc 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 FJ06 SZK, 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 FJ06 SZK registered?

FJ06 SZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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