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PL15 BNY

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,559 mi
Last recorded122,559 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 BNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,559 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,253 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 109,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 94,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,887 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 57,266 miles

Offside 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front drl not working

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 49,874 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 49,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2019 41,844 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 41,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 32,717 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 32,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PL15 BNY 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 PL15 BNY, 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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PL15 BNY is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 July 2015.

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