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MD55 EKW

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,810 mi
Last recorded151,810 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 EKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 151,810 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Heavily perished/splitting ()

Fail 24 Oct 2025 151,810 miles

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Alternator belt fraying/poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Heavily perished/splitting ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,094 miles

Adv Spare Tyre split and poor condition..........

Fail 15 Oct 2024 144,091 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover badly split and Poor Condition........... (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear registration Lamp poor light output/inop............ (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front Brake Pads Badly worn and poor condition........... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv Spare Tyre split and poor condition..........

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 138,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative ALWAYS ON (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,481 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 130,481 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shock absorbers negligible damping and poor condition........ (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,416 miles

Eng oil on min

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 122,416 miles

Eng oil on min

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,661 miles

Both mirror caps damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lights inop

Spare tyre defective ()

Wish bone rear bushes x2 worn

Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases input (6.1.2 (a))

Both mirror caps damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Caliper lever not operating as normal

Reverse lights inop

Spare tyre defective ()

Wish bone rear bushes x2 worn

Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,195 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,388 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,450 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,020 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,589 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,310 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,448 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 55,403 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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MD55 EKW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MD55 EKW, 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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MD55 EKW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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