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RV56 VGK

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,464 mi
Last recorded192,464 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 192,464 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 187,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 183,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 176,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 173,260 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CRACKED TOP TO BOTTOM (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 167,611 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 163,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,918 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 152,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 152,074 miles

both rear shocks have some rebound

Fail 21 Feb 2017 152,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks have some rebound

brake warning ligt on

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,594 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 140,519 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,901 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,077 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 98,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,190 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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RV56 VGK is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV56 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 VGK registered?

RV56 VGK is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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