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WX56 APO

2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan73,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 APO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 143,904 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.

Fail 13 Apr 2026 143,891 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.

Pass 10 May 2025 142,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 142,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 139,769 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,641 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 138,641 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 136,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 136,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,077 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 130,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 130,766 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 130,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure engine bay (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned steering link arm (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Battery insecure engine bay (1.9.1)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,095 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 125,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 109,847 miles

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 109,847 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,092 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 90,061 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,098 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,066 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 52,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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WX56 APO is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,232 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX56 APO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX56 APO registered?

WX56 APO is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is WX56 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX56 APO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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