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OY56 DWP

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,125 mi
Last recorded173,125 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 DWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 173,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise crack in front windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2024 168,846 miles

Rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms deteriorated.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 164,403 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 160,135 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 153,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 130,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,000 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Windscreen damaged outside swept area.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,656 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,625 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 116,518 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 99,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,309 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,727 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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OY56 DWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 OY56 DWP, 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 OY56 DWP registered?

OY56 DWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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