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VW56 DAZ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,483 mi
Last recorded168,483 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW56 DAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 168,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 165,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 161,308 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 158,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 154,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 150,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 143,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 135,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 131,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 126,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,188 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2014 99,920 miles

Both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

Fail 14 Jun 2014 99,920 miles

Both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,497 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 85,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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 brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

drivers door handle sticking outwards after being pulled

glow plug warning light flashing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,873 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 70,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VW56 DAZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VW56 DAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW56 DAZ registered?

VW56 DAZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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The MOT history for VW56 DAZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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