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VO06 OET

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

174,083 mi
Last recorded174,083 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 OET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 174,083 miles

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

corrosion front brake discs

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2025 173,589 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking, nearside worst

Fail 6 Jan 2025 173,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken in two at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear tyres cracking, nearside worst

Pass 3 Jan 2024 172,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 2 Jan 2024 172,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2023 171,713 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 171,713 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 170,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 169,903 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 169,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 168,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 168,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 167,566 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 167,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 166,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 166,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 164,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 164,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 163,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 162,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 160,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 160,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 157,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 155,358 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 155,358 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 150,460 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroding

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2010 150,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lipped and corroding

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2009 124,669 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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VO06 OET is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VO06 OET, 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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VO06 OET is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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