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PJ56 GDA

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,499 mi
Last recorded205,499 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 GDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 205,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 199,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 199,629 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking Near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 193,269 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 193,267 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 187,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 182,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 177,307 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 177,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 170,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

screen chipped

Fail 18 Sep 2020 169,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brakes poor condition

n/s/f cv gator weeping grease

screen chipped

Pass 7 Jun 2019 161,606 miles

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

radiator damp

Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,296 miles

both front tyres getting low

exhaust blow

off side front cv gator is weeping grease

off side rear tyre getting low and heavily perished

Pass 10 Jun 2017 133,854 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 119,335 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,800 miles

o/s/r tyre getting down

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,987 miles

rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,811 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,753 miles

alternator belt poor

centre section blowing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,348 miles

ADVISE - REAR BRAKES GETTING LOW - CENTRE EXHAUST WEAK

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,797 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,565 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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PJ56 GDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ56 GDA, 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 PJ56 GDA registered?

PJ56 GDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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