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WJ56 FDO

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 138,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.87 Plate Value 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 135,803 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 124,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 115,838 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 115,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,480 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

spare wheel damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2015 96,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

spare wheel damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,361 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,999 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,994 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,366 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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WJ56 FDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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