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VO56 VNY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,631 mi
Last recorded179,631 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 VNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 179,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 162,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 139,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 111,549 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 108,858 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 108,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,646 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,834 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,098 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,371 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 79,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,622 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,704 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

o/s/ door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre valve starting to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2012 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

o/s/ door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light crack o/s/f door mirror glass.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,936 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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VO56 VNY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VO56 VNY, 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 VO56 VNY registered?

VO56 VNY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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