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HG56 WBZ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,085 mi
Last recorded153,085 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 WBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 153,085 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 152,094 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 152,093 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 152,080 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre excessively perished/cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear inner brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine MIL stays on indicating fault

Fail 16 Apr 2021 152,051 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values smoke levels significantly in excess (17.68) of specified limits (1.30), emissions test aborted (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective rear engine/gearbox stabiliser bush worn

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing slightly damaged/loose

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking around entire circumference of inner sidewall, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc outer surface deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from area around turbocharger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 146,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside & offside rear shock absorber spindle covers corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 146,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear nearside & offside rear shock absorber spindle covers corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 143,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 143,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 125,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 121,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,212 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,466 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 82,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,525 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 58,957 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,957 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 39,060 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,060 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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HG56 WBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 HG56 WBZ, 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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HG56 WBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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