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GL56 KMX

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

206,939 mi
Last recorded206,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 206,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose on cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 198,630 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 189,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 May 2023 179,354 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 171,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 165,983 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 160,981 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 151,969 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 144,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 144,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 133,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner back bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner back bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 113,526 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 113,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2014 106,404 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,246 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,811 miles

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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GL56 KMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GL56 KMX, 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 GL56 KMX registered?

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

Is GL56 KMX safe to buy?

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