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VF55 XJT

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,973 mi
Last recorded138,973 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 138,973 miles

Engine cooling fan partially seized.

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 138,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cooling fan partially seized.

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake has a slightly reduced effort.

Pass 15 Mar 2025 131,534 miles

Brake pedal slightly hard in operation, it does drop so servo is working but not as good as it should be. All brakes work well on brake test.

Engine management light on pre 2008

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

Front offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub on edges of treads

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak, advise to replace asap (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside corroded and slight wear in bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 131,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure both brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake pedal slightly hard in operation, it does drop so servo is working but not as good as it should be. All brakes work well on brake test.

Engine management light on pre 2008

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

Front offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub on edges of treads

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak, advise to replace asap (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside corroded and slight wear in bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,115 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 124,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,840 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,759 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 104,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,391 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,636 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,321 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,023 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,388 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Front tyres on limit.

Offside mirror cracked.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Front tyres on limit.

Offside mirror cracked.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside mirror cracked.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,260 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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VF55 XJT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VF55 XJT, 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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What year was VF55 XJT registered?

VF55 XJT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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