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PL15 LYW

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,833 mi
Last recorded123,833 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 123,833 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 123,833 miles

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

Offside 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 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,099 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,026 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,186 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 31,400 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 30,666 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,870 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,730 miles

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 LYW is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PL15 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

PL15 LYW is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 August 2015.

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