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NM56 FDO

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,553 mi
Last recorded88,553 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 88,553 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 83,617 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 83,557 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 79,278 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 79,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 72,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 67,751 miles

deterioration in both sides front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes.

Pass 17 May 2021 66,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 66,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 64,671 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 64,665 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 62,390 miles

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

slight deterioration in rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2018 59,630 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,598 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 53,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,656 miles

slight deterioration in o/s front outer c/v boot

slight wear and deterioration in both front brake disc

Pass 29 May 2014 45,923 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 45,923 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 44,074 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,067 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,123 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 39,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 31,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,452 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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NM56 FDO 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 73.1%.

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 NM56 FDO, 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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What year was NM56 FDO registered?

NM56 FDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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