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E5 GDR

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,293 mi
Last recorded68,293 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 GDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 59,745 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,053 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight noise from the clutch

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,145 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,802 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 37,585 miles

Both front macpherson strut upper bearing becoming stiff

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm,also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to rear

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

Fail 3 May 2019 37,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Both front macpherson strut upper bearing becoming stiff

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm,also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to rear

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

Pass 5 May 2018 27,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2018 27,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E5 GDR is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 69,679 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 Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 GDR, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E5 GDR registered?

E5 GDR is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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