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GF06 VSM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,741 mi
Last recorded186,741 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 VSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 186,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 182,945 miles

Both rear d bushes have slight play

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 173,874 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 167,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 159,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 159,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,528 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 152,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 143,353 miles

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

front flexi exhaust minor leak

spare wheel insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2018 143,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

spare wheel insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2017 131,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,389 miles

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

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

nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,686 miles

Cv grease around nearside front outer cv boot,

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inside edge, still legal due to tyre design

Fail 10 Jun 2013 93,686 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inside edge, still legal due to tyre design

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,758 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,674 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,633 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,127 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GF06 VSM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF06 VSM, 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 GF06 VSM registered?

GF06 VSM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is GF06 VSM safe to buy?

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