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PL15 LXH

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,938 mi
Last recorded139,938 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 139,938 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 139,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 115,170 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 115,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 86,766 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 86,759 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 39,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,288 miles

Front brake discs lipped

unable to see rear brakes clearly

Fail 17 Jul 2021 36,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs lipped

unable to see rear brakes clearly

Pass 3 Jul 2020 30,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jul 2020 30,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis-shaped/warped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working filled empty washer bottle so i could test washers & wipers (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,688 miles

Front brake pads on 4 mm on outer unable to view inner pads during test

black tape applied to instrument panel obscuring warning lamps

Fail 20 Jun 2019 24,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front brake pads on 4 mm on outer unable to view inner pads during test

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

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

black tape applied to instrument panel obscuring warning lamps

Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 16,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 LXH is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LXH, 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 PL15 LXH registered?

PL15 LXH is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 July 2015.

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