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LL56 EBG

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

218,973 mi
Last recorded218,973 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL56 EBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 218,973 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Left side belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All three buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Left side tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 218,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged ALL 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE 195-65-R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 212,702 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated right side outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 208,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 203,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 200,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 186,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 177,903 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 168,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 168,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 162,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 157,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 148,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroided

Fail 27 Apr 2015 146,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroided

Pass 3 May 2014 223,643 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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LL56 EBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LL56 EBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL56 EBG registered?

LL56 EBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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