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SL06 JCO

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,485 mi
Last recorded153,485 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 JCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 153,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing loose /damaged/repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump/rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 153,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord /outer edge ---also severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing loose /damaged/repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump/rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 149,307 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror mount /housing damaged/repaired with tape.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leakage/oily --greasy (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 149,304 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leakage/oily --greasy (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 142,619 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror mount/secured/repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 135,545 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 135,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,777 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area EGR pipe work ? could cause fumes to enter cabin ? (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror mounting broken , repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel trim insecure , could fly off !

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 128,776 miles

Offside Lower Fuel pipe insecure Fuel cooler and pipe's due to broken front mounting ,***** this is hanging down and needs immediate attention ********* (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area EGR pipe work ? could cause fumes to enter cabin ? (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror mounting broken , repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel trim insecure , could fly off !

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 120,414 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,606 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 103,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front brake pads 2/3's worn

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,170 miles

Heater glow plug light flashing to indicate a fault

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,170 miles

Heater glow plug light flashing to indicate a fault

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,861 miles

Bonnet cable/catch stiff in operation

Rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,861 miles

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

Bonnet cable/catch stiff in operation

Rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,954 miles

Front tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,849 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,831 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 66,831 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 to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,309 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,288 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,013 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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SL06 JCO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL06 JCO, 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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SL06 JCO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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