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NV56 HKJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,913 mi
Last recorded168,913 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 HKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 168,913 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 168,912 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 160,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 155,769 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,860 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 154,860 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 152,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 146,008 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 146,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 134,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 127,022 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 127,022 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 117,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,552 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 103,362 miles

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

n/s/f inner body trim insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2013 103,362 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner body trim insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,220 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,346 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,020 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor cable damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,092 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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NV56 HKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV56 HKJ, 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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NV56 HKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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