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PL06 HDO

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,791 mi
Last recorded181,791 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 HDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 181,791 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 168,698 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 168,698 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 165,451 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 159,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 152,266 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 143,650 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 130,493 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 130,492 miles

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

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 124,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim weld repair on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 124,377 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim weld repair on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,982 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 118,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 109,852 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on but pads appear to be in good condition.

Fail 13 Sep 2014 109,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

o/s wiper blade just clearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,397 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,167 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn slightly

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,852 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 38,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 37,943 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front tyres worn low inside edge

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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PL06 HDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PL06 HDO, 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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PL06 HDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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