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RJ56 EVV

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,028 mi
Last recorded165,028 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 EVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 165,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 157,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 147,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 142,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,578 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,564 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 135,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 131,955 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,257 miles

Both front headlamp lugs broken

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Off side mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Off side front wing damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 129,256 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Off side front (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near side rear lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front headlamp lugs broken

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Off side mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Off side front wing damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 118,731 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid repair split washer pipe (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,066 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 84,116 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,958 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,958 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,313 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,313 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

O/S Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,127 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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RJ56 EVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJ56 EVV, 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 RJ56 EVV registered?

RJ56 EVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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