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WJ06 WCL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

167,026 mi
Last recorded167,026 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 WCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 167,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides os/ns (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undersealed in places

Fail 13 Feb 2026 167,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides os/ns (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undersealed in places

Pass 15 Nov 2024 165,473 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 165,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 161,823 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 161,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 156,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,405 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 143,405 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 135,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,070 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 127,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 117,210 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 117,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 112,902 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 May 2017 112,902 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 105,036 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes worn

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 105,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front both suspension arm bushes worn

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 91,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 80,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres low

Fail 20 May 2014 80,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres low

Pass 21 May 2013 70,377 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 May 2012 58,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,075 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 46,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 37,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 27,543 miles

Rear 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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WJ06 WCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ06 WCL, 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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WJ06 WCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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