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WR56 CTF

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,645 mi
Last recorded62,645 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 CTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,977 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bold inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear lower and top bushes worn and movement present. recommend repalcement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 60,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.11 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bold inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear lower and top bushes worn and movement present. recommend repalcement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casing rusted and falling apart (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,084 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough both front top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

offside rear brake calliper park brake lever not fully returning to off position

Fail 29 Nov 2023 57,050 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough both front top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

offside rear brake calliper park brake lever not fully returning to off position

Pass 27 Jan 2023 55,490 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough both front top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished and tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside and components

Fail 26 Jan 2023 55,488 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough both front top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished and tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 52,086 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,599 miles

all four brake discs have light surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,916 miles

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,631 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,252 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,376 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 39,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,812 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,730 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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WR56 CTF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR56 CTF, 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 WR56 CTF registered?

WR56 CTF is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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