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RJ56 KWT

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,028 mi
Last recorded154,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 KWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 154,028 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust to items

Pass 2 Jul 2024 140,218 miles

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

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 140,208 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 140,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 137,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2022 137,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

engine cover/undercovers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Mar 2020 130,176 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,863 miles

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,448 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,783 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 107,754 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 73,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,124 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge

o/s/f disc pitted on inside edge

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear discs pitted on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,122 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 KWT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KWT, 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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RJ56 KWT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 November 2006.

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