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HJ56 HRN

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,806 mi
Last recorded168,806 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 168,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 160,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 155,770 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 141,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 121,479 miles

Both number plate lamps dull.

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 @4mm worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,585 miles

Front number plate held on with cable ties

w/screen chip centre screen

Fail 1 Oct 2019 116,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt advise joint change due to noise when turning (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front number plate held on with cable ties

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

w/screen chip centre screen

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,857 miles

All four wheels have been repaired

Front wheels are a different size to the rear

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 105,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge bald almost through to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four wheels have been repaired

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,591 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 95,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,489 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,380 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in screen

o/s front tyre just on min limit

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,120 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,315 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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HJ56 HRN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ56 HRN, 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 HJ56 HRN registered?

HJ56 HRN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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