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FY56 PWJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,672 mi
Last recorded185,672 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 PWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 185,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 184,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 183,700 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 181,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 180,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 180,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 179,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 177,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 175,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 171,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 166,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 158,052 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 158,049 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 146,971 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 146,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 124,732 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 124,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 99,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,998 miles

engine/transmission noise.

rear sections of exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,613 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 44,605 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

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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FY56 PWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY56 PWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 PWJ registered?

FY56 PWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FY56 PWJ safe to buy?

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