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PN56 GFJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,245 mi
Last recorded140,245 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 GFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 140,245 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 140,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,645 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 133,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 126,947 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 124,605 miles

Both front tyres worn.

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

Front exhaust not mounted.

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 124,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn.

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

Front exhaust not mounted.

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,508 miles

nearside front door mirror glass broken

Fail 18 Jul 2014 109,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front door mirror glass broken

Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,974 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 73,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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PN56 GFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PN56 GFJ, 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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PN56 GFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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