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S4 AAX

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,300 mi
Last recorded191,300 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 AAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 191,300 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside D-Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody/components covered in underseal.

Pass 12 Sep 2025 188,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 188,686 miles

Emissions unable to be completed egr pipe blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 186,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 186,226 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 177,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 173,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 167,797 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 167,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 162,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 129,606 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

osf top mount bearing stiff in operation

Fail 30 Mar 2017 123,389 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

osf top mount bearing stiff in operation

Pass 31 Dec 2015 115,071 miles

EML light on

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,005 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,081 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,081 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,176 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 74,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 70,241 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 70,241 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,442 miles

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

front brakes dragging, recommend strip/clean

o/s wiper slightly worn, recommend replace a.s.a.p

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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S4 AAX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S4 AAX, 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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S4 AAX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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