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LJ03 DSJ

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 DSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,915 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear has slight bind on brake

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear slight bind onbrake

Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,003 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 94,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,802 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 83,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,290 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,091 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,877 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 43,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,083 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,133 miles

Centre Front handbrake release button missing however operating bar works satisfactory

Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,133 miles

Centre Front handbrake release button missing however operating bar works satisfactory

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 40,958 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 31,558 miles

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

Oil leak

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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LJ03 DSJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LJ03 DSJ, 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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LJ03 DSJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 November 2015.

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