CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL15 MDJ

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,299 mi
Last recorded84,299 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,809 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,402 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 73,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 72,277 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 72,277 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged both scrubbed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

handbrake has reserve travel

Fail 1 Jul 2021 68,608 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick un even wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged both scrubbed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

handbrake has reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,524 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 46,727 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 46,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,090 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL15 MDJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL15 MDJ, 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 PL15 MDJ?

You can check the full history of PL15 MDJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL15 MDJ registered?

PL15 MDJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 August 2015.

Is PL15 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL15 MDJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL15 MDJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL15 MDJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.