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PJ15 EFM

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,900 mi
Last recorded146,900 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 EFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,900 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 130,528 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 130,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os at front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 114,042 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,688 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 97,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,725 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 85,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,148 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,815 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,327 miles

screw nearside front tyre inner side wall

spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Feb 2019 58,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

screw nearside front tyre inner side wall

spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,013 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 41,013 miles

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

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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PJ15 EFM is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ15 EFM, 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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PJ15 EFM is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 May 2015.

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