2006 Volkswagen Caddy · 10,672 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2006 Volkswagen Caddys fail 42.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Caddy years (10,672 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 42.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 160,174
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,672
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 10.5% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19%
- Suspension18.8%
- Brakes14%
- Body, chassis and structure13%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.8%
- Tyres6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.41%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.18%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Stop lamp not working 3.81%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.51%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.34%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.53%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.66%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (6.03%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Caddys fail 42.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Caddy years (10,672 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.41% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (4.18% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Caddy shows 160,174 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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