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WJ56 CXL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,385 mi
Last recorded184,385 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 CXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 184,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2024 184,024 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

gearbox stabiliser bush worn

Pass 3 Apr 2023 183,572 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brakes have slight inbalance

Fail 27 Mar 2023 183,545 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brakes have slight inbalance

Pass 28 Mar 2022 180,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of van heavily covered in wax

Pass 15 Mar 2021 178,760 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 178,740 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 173,238 miles

near side sill has water blisters

Pass 22 Feb 2019 161,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,046 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 111,778 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,612 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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WJ56 CXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ56 CXL, 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 WJ56 CXL registered?

WJ56 CXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ56 CXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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