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SL56 KHV

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,416 mi
Last recorded144,416 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 KHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 144,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT INNER (1.1.14 (a) (i))

LIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 144,389 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT INNER (1.1.14 (a) (i))

LIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 138,209 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 134,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged but no sharp edges

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle very dirt y underside

Fail 30 Sep 2020 134,411 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged but no sharp edges

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle very dirt y underside

Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,308 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 129,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 122,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 116,448 miles

n/s outer cv boot twisted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 116,448 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer cv boot twisted

n/s/f ball joint slight movement

n/s/r indicator slightly white at parts

Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,509 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inside

exhaust front pipe starting to split

ns seat has child seat fitted

nsr has nail

Fail 29 Sep 2016 105,509 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inside

ns seat has child seat fitted

nsr has nail

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,822 miles

play in rear d bush

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,332 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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SL56 KHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL56 KHV, 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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SL56 KHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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