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FL56 LHY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,729 mi
Last recorded167,729 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 LHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 167,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 156,700 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 156,700 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 140,107 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,503 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 134,503 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,964 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 128,962 miles

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear unable to inspect wheel bearing

Rear o/s/r n/s/r anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,713 miles

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar D/bush has some movement

Fail 19 Oct 2019 127,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar D/bush has some movement

Pass 20 Oct 2018 119,836 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 119,836 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,789 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 112,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,179 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 95,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 81,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

off side rear tyre close to legal limmit,nail in tread.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,626 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limmit,nail in tread.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,273 miles

none standard wheels fitted 225/40/zr18

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,763 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

none standard wheels fitted at time of test 225-40-18

o/s rear exhaust section slightly detriorated pipe area but section has no exhaust leak

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,038 miles

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

none standard wheels and tyre fitted 225-40-r18

slight cracking on both rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

slight scratch on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

none standard wheels and tyres fitted at time of test 225-40r-18 92w

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

none standard wheels and tyres fitted at time of test 225-40r-18 92w

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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FL56 LHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FL56 LHY, 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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FL56 LHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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