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WJ56 FDU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,344 mi
Last recorded153,344 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 153,344 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 149,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 141,486 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,198 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,315 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on edges

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wishbone rear bush perished

number plate lights dim

offside rear wheel rim damaged

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2018 100,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on edges

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wishbone rear bush perished

number plate lights dim

offside handbrake mechanism not returning

offside rear wheel rim damaged

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,187 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 72,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,414 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 51,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,150 miles

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

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

front brake pads almost on wear sensor

rear brakes, inner pads appear thin

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,021 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 FDU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

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

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