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WF56 BWU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,537 mi
Last recorded166,537 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 BWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 166,537 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing very poor condition,corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 163,083 miles

Nearside Front poor condition/corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 160,170 miles

Nearside Front wing poor condition, corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread runout (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 155,972 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear uneven wear , tread runout (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 150,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 140,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 132,465 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,129 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread

Offside Front outer c,v gaiter poor condition

corrosion to all brake discs

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres uneven wear ,runout

Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,681 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,658 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,162 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,549 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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WF56 BWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WF56 BWU, 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 WF56 BWU registered?

WF56 BWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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