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ML56 XRF

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,316 mi
Last recorded163,316 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 163,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns+os. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 163,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns+os. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 155,776 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 155,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect ns+os (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 148,354 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 142,680 miles

screw in n/s rear tyre and worn away on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2023 142,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

screw in n/s rear tyre and worn away on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2022 138,771 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 135,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 129,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,928 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,731 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 114,668 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,249 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 106,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,400 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Wiper blades smear.

Nearside Rear Nail in tread near inner sidewall.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white tint (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,177 miles

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

washers poor

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 80,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 72,037 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,292 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,292 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XRF 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 64%.

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 ML56 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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