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RE56 AVZ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,355 mi
Last recorded165,355 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 AVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 165,355 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 165,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2025 157,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 148,927 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 141,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 133,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 125,339 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight split on inner clip

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 117,119 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 117,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 109,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 104,436 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 104,436 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 99,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r and o/s/r shockers weak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2013 71,068 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,068 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,963 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,950 miles

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 18 Oct 2011 52,950 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,450 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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RE56 AVZ 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 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 RE56 AVZ, 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 RE56 AVZ registered?

RE56 AVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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