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VN56 FND

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

263,350 mi
Last recorded263,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 263,350 miles

Front Bumper Damage

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2026 263,350 miles

Front Bumper Damage

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2019 256,559 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 253,719 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all four inner wheel arches deteriorated

both front coil springs corroded

brake pad warning light on

engine has a slight oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 242,486 miles

Nearside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak Engine has an oil leak.

Fail 23 May 2017 242,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak Engine has an oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2016 228,229 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 228,216 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 218,490 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 218,418 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 214,450 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 208,181 miles

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

O/S rear tyre inner edge wear the tread plate meets the sidewall starting to craze.

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

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

Wiper blades are ath tyhe end of their life.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 148,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,827 miles

illegal reg plates in van but not fitted at time of test

n/s inner cv boot torn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,707 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 FND is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FND, 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 FND registered?

VN56 FND is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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