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GK06 XCS

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,947 mi
Last recorded211,947 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 211,947 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 210,910 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 207,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 197,077 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 181,940 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 181,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 173,265 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 168,272 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

fuel tank bracket slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 165,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 161,278 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 May 2016 154,733 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 131,144 miles

advise condition of windscreen

advise play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,116 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 103,042 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,560 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,273 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,014 miles

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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GK06 XCS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK06 XCS, 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 GK06 XCS registered?

GK06 XCS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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