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VO56 ZXM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,576 mi
Last recorded140,576 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 ZXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 140,576 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 140,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position front catch seized (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 135,041 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 135,041 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on.

Pass 13 Feb 2024 130,845 miles

Flywheel noisey

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF & OSF shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective Mount in subframe excessivly worn ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 130,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box has hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF & OSF bolt on wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NSR & OSR (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Flywheel noisey

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF & OSF shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective Mount in subframe excessivly worn ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 125,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,636 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 122,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 102,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 102,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,402 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 89,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,444 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 74,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,859 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Sep 2012 43,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,524 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,467 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 ZXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VO56 ZXM, 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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VO56 ZXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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