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G5 SDN

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

211,999 mi
Last recorded211,999 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 SDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 211,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 204,627 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 201,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 198,618 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 195,572 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 191,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 182,664 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 182,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 173,361 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 159,783 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 145,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,231 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,228 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 121,347 miles

Fuel cooler damaged but not leaking fuel

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

Offside rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to its stop

Spare wheel carrier damaged but wheel is secure

Fail 28 Jul 2014 121,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel cooler damaged but not leaking fuel

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to its stop

Spare wheel carrier damaged but wheel is secure

Pass 3 May 2013 108,878 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 108,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 91,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 79,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 63,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,819 miles

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)

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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G5 SDN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 G5 SDN, 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 G5 SDN registered?

G5 SDN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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