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WG56 OBY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,946 mi
Last recorded161,946 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 OBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 161,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 158,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 150,260 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 144,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,676 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,582 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSR/OSR REPLACE BULBS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 128,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp insecure X2 NSF/OSF BRACKETS BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSR/OSR REPLACE BULBS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,834 miles

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

o/s and n/s head lights in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,138 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,132 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,415 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 88,414 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,066 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,064 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014
Fail 21 Jan 2014 67,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,603 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 37,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,038 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

water in n/s/r light unit

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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WG56 OBY 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 WG56 OBY, 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 WG56 OBY registered?

WG56 OBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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