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PK56 PPU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,803 mi
Last recorded137,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 PPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 137,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 136,391 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 136,388 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 134,865 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,556 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 129,440 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,911 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 123,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 120,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,836 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 116,836 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,291 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,019 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,796 miles

28% rear brake application

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,909 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 79,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,818 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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PK56 PPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PK56 PPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK56 PPU registered?

PK56 PPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is PK56 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 PPU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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