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RLZ 3479

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,915 mi
Last recorded101,915 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 3479
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,915 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "B" piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 101,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "B" piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill repair painted over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill repair painted over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 95,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint retaining bolts insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill repair painted over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill repair painted over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

cooling system radiator cap missing

repairs to outer sills painted over

Fail 18 Sep 2023 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 17 Sep 2022 87,205 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE outer sills soft but NO holes could be made at time of test using finger / thumb pressure advise having them repaired in near future (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 84,999 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front upper suspension components corroded but still strong (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 84,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken on top fixings (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D- bush has excessive play (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front upper suspension components corroded but still strong (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,026 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 82,026 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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RLZ 3479 is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RLZ 3479, 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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RLZ 3479 is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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