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PL06 VUC

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,353 mi
Last recorded109,353 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber and cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing and cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber and cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure securing tab split. repaired. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing and cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,604 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring u bolts heavily corroded

Nearside Rear shockie outer casing heavily corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring u bolts heavily corroded

Offside Rear shockie outer casing heavily corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 108,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear leaf spring u bolts heavily corroded

Nearside Rear shockie outer casing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear leaf spring u bolts heavily corroded

Offside Rear shockie outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,256 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 106,227 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,058 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,739 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,141 miles

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 84,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,862 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 76,862 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,296 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 71,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,960 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,508 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,279 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,279 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,875 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,843 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded

O/S/R brake disc slightly corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,980 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 25,976 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,631 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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PL06 VUC is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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