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M26 ESJ

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 ESJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,990 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 65,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,995 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,389 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low inside edges

Fail 26 Oct 2020 44,388 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front pads wearing 80%

n/s/f daylight running light on

o/s/r tyre wearing low inside edges

Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,544 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 36,544 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,098 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater cover cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2018 28,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater cover cracked

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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M26 ESJ 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 M26 ESJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M26 ESJ?

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What year was M26 ESJ registered?

M26 ESJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is M26 ESJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 ESJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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