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SV06 LHM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,907 mi
Last recorded172,907 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 LHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 172,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 164,429 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 158,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 151,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,974 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

underside of vehicle well undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2020 139,595 miles

under vehicle well undersealed

Fail 29 Sep 2020 139,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

under vehicle well undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top boot (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust clamps corroded

coolant level low

n/s number plate lamp dull

service light on

Fail 5 Apr 2017 129,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust clamps corroded

coolant level low

n/s number plate lamp dull

service light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 122,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust heatshield deteriorated

rear axle rusty

slight bind to both rear brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear axle rusty

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake lights dull

coolant low

front discs worn

o/s/f caliper spring missing

rear heat shield loose

service light on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 115,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake lights dull

coolant low

front discs worn

o/s/f caliper spring missing

rear heat shield loose

service light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,878 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 80,878 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,656 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,935 miles

n/s/f valve stem quite badly perished

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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SV06 LHM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV06 LHM, 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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SV06 LHM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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