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SH06 LWF

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,882 mi
Last recorded205,882 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 LWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 205,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 200,833 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 14 Aug 2024 200,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit NOT SECURE (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 23 Aug 2023 187,084 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 187,041 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 175,959 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 160,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 151,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 145,215 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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 135,512 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 122,140 miles

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

bot front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2015 122,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bot front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2014 101,391 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,512 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,410 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 55,410 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,944 miles

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

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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SH06 LWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SH06 LWF, 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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SH06 LWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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