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MJ56 FNF

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,615 mi
Last recorded145,615 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 FNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,615 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working slightly damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 145,615 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working slightly damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 144,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 143,771 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 143,293 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 143,293 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 142,583 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,960 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 141,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 139,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 137,321 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 133,982 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear wheel (inner rim dented)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 133,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear wheel (inner rim dented)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 128,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside outer cv boot seaping greese

offside front shock absorber slightly leaking fluid

oil leak

rear brake pads worn to minimum and brake discs worn and corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 128,089 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer cv boot seaping greese

offside front shock absorber slightly leaking fluid

oil leak

rear brake pads worn to minimum and brake discs worn and corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 128,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE FLAT

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 121,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 116,526 miles

n/s mirror back loose

n/s/f wheel rim dented

n/s/r indicator faded

rear discs corroded

reverse lights inop

slight oilk leak evident

wipers not clearing very well

Fail 18 Nov 2011 116,526 miles

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

coolant level low

n/s mirror back loose

n/s/f wheel rim dented

n/s/r indicator faded

rear discs corroded

reverse lights inop

slight oilk leak evident

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 20 Nov 2010 112,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 112,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped

rear discs corroded

slight gearbox oil leak evident

spare tyre low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 103,810 miles

advisorys attatched

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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MJ56 FNF 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 MJ56 FNF, 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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MJ56 FNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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