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LJ15 VLX

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

280,098 mi
Last recorded280,098 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ15 VLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 280,098 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 249,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 249,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 223,652 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 196,680 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 158,782 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 120,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,296 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,721 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,125 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,412 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 19,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe union leaking U bent from tank (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,969 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 11,492 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under tray fitted obscuring under side components

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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LJ15 VLX is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJ15 VLX, 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 LJ15 VLX registered?

LJ15 VLX is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is LJ15 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ15 VLX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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