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LM56 MEG

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,672 mi
Last recorded185,672 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 MEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 185,672 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 185,672 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 180,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 173,874 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 173,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 162,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 150,105 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm, worn on both edges. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small stone chip to windscreen.

Fail 30 Aug 2022 150,105 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm, worn on both edges. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small stone chip to windscreen.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 136,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 135,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 129,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and bold inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,026 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2017 117,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush wrap round bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushs slightly perished

requires small oil top up

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front lower arm rear bush's slightly perished

rear number plate slightly faded

rear wiper slightly smeary

requires small oil top up

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate starting to fade slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,138 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

pPoly V belt splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,070 miles

slight play in both front lower arm front bush's

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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LM56 MEG 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 81.8%.

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 LM56 MEG, 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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LM56 MEG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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