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GL15 VLJ

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,063 mi
Last recorded182,063 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 VLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 182,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 180,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 172,121 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 172,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 162,711 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive attention required soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 162,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive attention required soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 153,098 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 152,101 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 103,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 75,791 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 75,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GL15 VLJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 GL15 VLJ, 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 GL15 VLJ registered?

GL15 VLJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 May 2015.

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