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G4 MHL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,499 mi
Last recorded177,499 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 177,499 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 165,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 156,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 151,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 150,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 Dot 26/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 24/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 150,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 Dot 26/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 24/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 148,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 141,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,600 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn severely on inner edge

both front outer cv boots slight leak of grease at clip but no signs of splits allowing ingress of dirt ect.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 127,396 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 116,061 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,595 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 109,595 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 96,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,873 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,873 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,418 miles

N/S/f tyre down to 2mm

O/S/F tyre down to 2mm and small bulge in wall

Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/f tyre down to 2mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre down to 2mm and small bulge in wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,247 miles

Oil leak

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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G4 MHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G4 MHL, 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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G4 MHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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