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FG15 KBJ

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

246,179 mi
Last recorded246,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 KBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 246,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 246,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 242,414 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 242,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 235,402 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 235,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large chunk out of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 220,590 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Grease around near side front outer C.V. gaiter.

Near side front lower suspension arm, rear bush is heavily worn.

Near side front wheel damaged.

Oil around injectors.

Service light on

Fail 29 Nov 2022 220,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy oil leaks.

Near side front wheel damaged on inner edge.

Off side sill damaged and corroded.

Oil around all injectors

Pass 30 Nov 2021 202,157 miles

NSF washer jet slightly misaligned

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 171,286 miles

NSF washer jet slightly blocked

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 May 2019 116,497 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 69,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FG15 KBJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG15 KBJ, 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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FG15 KBJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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