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PJ56 LCL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,701 mi
Last recorded138,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 LCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 138,701 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear shocks weak

Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,782 miles

Nearside Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

chip in Zone A & B within limits

corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate

light corrosion to rear chassis

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear shocks weak

slight play in o/s inner steering tie rod

Fail 27 Nov 2023 131,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

chip in Zone A & B within limits

corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate

light corrosion to rear chassis

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear shocks weak

slight play in o/s inner steering tie rod

Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,762 miles

corrosion to rear brake back plates

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads incorrect

light corrosion to rear chassis

pitting to o/s/r disc

Fail 18 Nov 2022 129,760 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement and brake binding (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear brake back plates

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads incorrect

light corrosion to rear chassis

pitting to o/s/r disc

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B within 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to rear chassis

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Fail 8 Nov 2021 127,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B within 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to rear chassis

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Pass 17 Nov 2020 125,579 miles

both rear shocks weak

both rear tyre splitting on inner wall but not to core

chip in Zone B within 40mm

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Pass 16 May 2019 121,323 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

chip in zone b

Pass 16 May 2018 118,692 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 118,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 113,954 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 113,954 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,359 miles

chip in Zone B within 40mm

n/s/f tyre close to limit (2mm)

Pass 11 May 2015 94,382 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 94,382 miles

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

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front o/s and n/s tyres wearing on edge close to limit

Pass 19 May 2014 86,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2014 86,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 76,420 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)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2012 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 59,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,636 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 LCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ56 LCL, 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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PJ56 LCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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