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ELF 449C

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,305 mi
Last recorded192,305 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 449C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 192,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 185,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 168,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 146,639 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre measured at 3mm 195/65r15-91t

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,580 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 104,493 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 91,143 miles

no emissions detected at time of test

Fail 10 May 2018 91,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no emissions detected at time of test

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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ELF 449C is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ELF 449C, 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 ELF 449C registered?

ELF 449C is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 May 2015.

Is ELF 449C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 449C shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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