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GL56 KMV

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

244,041 mi
Last recorded244,041 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 KMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 244,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 244,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 239,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 235,594 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 235,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 234,123 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 234,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 233,888 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 225,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 225,654 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 191,127 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 191,127 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault reset (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 187,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 182,738 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 182,738 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 182,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

rear shocks weak performance

Pass 9 Feb 2017 180,794 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 180,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 165,718 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 149,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 133,705 miles

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

oil level on min.....

Fail 3 Feb 2014 133,704 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

oil level on min.....

Fail 19 Nov 2012 123,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 123,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,679 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,559 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 93,550 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

spare tyre screw in edge of tread pattern

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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GL56 KMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GL56 KMV, 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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GL56 KMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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