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WJ56 XHB

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,141 mi
Last recorded120,141 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 116,766 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,924 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,021 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 105,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,702 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,473 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 92,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion at inner faces of rear brake discs.

Slight leak at washers reservoir.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,512 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF outer CV boots deteriorated. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 70,512 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel cooler rad at OSF floor insecure. (7.2.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF outer CV boots deteriorated. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 57,291 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR tyre tread low.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,639 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 47,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 35,939 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,793 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,061 miles

n/s rear tyre has small cut on the inside wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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 XHB is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 WJ56 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

WJ56 XHB is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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