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NU06 UPN

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

206,702 mi
Last recorded206,702 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 UPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 206,702 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 196,691 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 194,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 192,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 191,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 183,925 miles

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

Offside Rear registration lamp very dim

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorbers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 183,912 miles

Emissions not tested due to snapped exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear registration lamp very dim

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorbers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2019 174,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 174,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 168,876 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front cv boot clip loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear shock absorber bush starting to split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white (1.4.A.2f)

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

both osf & nsf lower [rear of] wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 29 Aug 2017 150,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower rear shock absorber bush starting to split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white (1.4.A.2f)

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

both osf & nsf lower [rear of] wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,925 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 138,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front of bush has excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,865 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,437 miles

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 3 Dec 2010 83,131 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 83,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 131,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 131,286 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 131,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NU06 UPN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc 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 NU06 UPN, 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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NU06 UPN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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