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KO56 FOP

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,306 mi
Last recorded205,306 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 FOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 205,306 miles

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

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

side trims missing

Pass 5 Nov 2024 203,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 203,781 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 194,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 194,074 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 194,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner

Pass 8 Nov 2022 181,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 166,138 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 166,108 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 160,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 155,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,130 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 145,752 miles

Emissions not tested rear section exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush mount has 1 bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes on anti-roll bar worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim split (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

non -standard suspension fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,317 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Nearside rear parking brake efficiency lower.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear brake binding.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Some damage to nearside rear brake cable.

Some damage to nearside rear flexy brake pipe.

Some play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Suspension lowered.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,377 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension lowered.

Rear brake discs corroded.

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

Lower efficiency on nearside rear hand brake.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Nearside rear hand brake cable damaged.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear brake binding.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 126,373 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Lower efficiency on nearside rear hand brake.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Nearside rear hand brake cable damaged.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear brake binding.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Suspension lowered.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 117,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,050 miles

Both rear inner roll-bar bushes have slight movement

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,780 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,836 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,141 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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KO56 FOP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KO56 FOP, 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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KO56 FOP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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