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RJ56 WSD

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 WSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,203 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front suspension arms are slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 97,203 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front suspension arms are slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,005 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,596 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front arms are starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust is corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,724 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 89,724 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,450 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,457 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

central exhaust is deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,631 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 78,631 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 74,451 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 74,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 70,199 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe insecure cooler radiator (7.2.1)

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,213 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,669 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,829 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,085 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 45,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,945 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 38,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 6 Dec 2011 32,413 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,645 miles

O/S/R outer seat belt edges fraying.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,046 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 WSD is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSD, 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 WSD registered?

RJ56 WSD is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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