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VN06 XKL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

222,887 mi
Last recorded222,887 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 222,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 222,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 216,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 209,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 199,708 miles

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 199,706 miles

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

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

Front some corrosion to brake discs

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

Nearside Rear position lamp bulb incorrect,overly bright

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust midpipe

Pass 5 May 2022 193,936 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 5 May 2022 193,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2021 183,575 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp brighter than offside

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 173,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision is missing

Fail 13 May 2020 173,453 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision is missing

Pass 17 May 2019 166,281 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 166,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 158,992 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 158,990 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 148,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 140,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 140,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 129,249 miles

Offside rear park brake slightly reduced effort

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 118,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 107,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 82,808 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 63,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,557 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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VN06 XKL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VN06 XKL, 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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VN06 XKL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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