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WF56 XSX

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,821 mi
Last recorded174,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 174,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

park brake performance low at 18%effort

Pass 18 Jul 2023 168,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 166,987 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight damage to offside mirror lens

Pass 21 Oct 2021 159,696 miles

Nearside mirror not viewing side of van

offside brake binding slightly untill driven

Pass 17 Oct 2020 150,879 miles

extreme nearside windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 16 Oct 2018 131,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 17 Oct 2017 124,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 20 Oct 2016 120,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 120,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,357 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,755 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 111,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,331 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 106,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,183 miles

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

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

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 XSX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc 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 WF56 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

WF56 XSX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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