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ML56 DFP

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,725 mi
Last recorded201,725 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 201,725 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 201,725 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective no brake servo assistance (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 199,699 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 199,698 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 185,362 miles

Brake pressure build up slow vacuum (1.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil light on

Fail 1 Aug 2019 185,362 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow vacuum (1.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil light on

Pass 31 Jul 2018 174,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 170,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 161,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 151,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 141,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 130,370 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,903 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 109,467 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,863 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,773 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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ML56 DFP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ML56 DFP, 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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ML56 DFP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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