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VN56 BVA

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 74,519 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 74,518 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working over head (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 71,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,748 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 69,748 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,429 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 51,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working bulb holder missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

n/s/f tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2021 38,691 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

body has slight corrosion.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,532 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and wearing uneven. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,326 miles

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,302 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 36,302 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,043 miles

Front discs pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,736 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 15,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,060 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,865 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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VN56 BVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN56 BVA, 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 VN56 BVA registered?

VN56 BVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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