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WF56 NBE

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

215,599 mi
Last recorded215,599 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 NBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 215,599 miles

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

rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2024 205,714 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 205,704 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 199,583 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slightly binding

Fail 23 Aug 2023 199,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2022 192,974 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 180,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 171,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 162,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 151,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 139,992 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,564 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,856 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 111,852 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 97,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 97,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 81,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,787 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 NBE is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF56 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

WF56 NBE is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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