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R30 VVE

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,129 mi
Last recorded154,129 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 VVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 154,129 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2025 154,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2024 141,922 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin flaking off / minor gas leaks

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 141,922 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer to middle pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 139,028 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 139,026 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 128,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 118,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,102 miles

Front Both anti roll bar ball joint gaiter

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,156 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,287 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,119 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,606 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 61,919 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 61,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,949 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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R30 VVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R30 VVE, 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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What year was R30 VVE registered?

R30 VVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is R30 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 VVE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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