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N2 HMS

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

197,621 mi
Last recorded197,621 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 HMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 197,621 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower balljoint boot just starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket/headgasket/vacuum pump areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, just starting to crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 193,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes just starting to split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover/ vacuum pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 8 Jan 2025 193,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes just starting to split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover/ vacuum pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 19 Jan 2024 189,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear brake looks like its been getting hot

oil leak

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 186,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

oil leaks

rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 184,969 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

gearbox steady bar rear bush split

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2022 184,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

gearbox steady bar rear bush split

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 181,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

gearbox steady bar rear bush split

Pass 8 Jan 2020 178,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both shock absorber outer casings corroded

emissions plated value has been defaced

Fail 8 Jan 2020 178,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both shock absorber outer casings corroded

emissions plated value has been defaced

Pass 23 Jan 2019 174,192 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 174,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 169,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both shock absorber upper metal tubes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 169,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both shock absorber upper metal tubes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 164,414 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Jan 2017 164,414 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant level is low

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2016 159,000 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 152,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 146,929 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 146,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 141,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box is very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2012 129,056 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 129,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,072 miles

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

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

rear brake pads are low.

rear brakes discs are in poor condition.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,881 miles

Rear brake discs are very worn.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear brake discs are very worn.

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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N2 HMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N2 HMS, 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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N2 HMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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