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PL15 SJV

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,857 mi
Last recorded130,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 130,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,854 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 102,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 95,160 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,000 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged and taped over Sharpe edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,238 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view clips/damage in the A zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing dry (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park/handbrake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 74,238 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view clips/damage in the A zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp daytime running lamp not working (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp daytime running lamp not working (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing dry (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park/handbrake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone holder ()

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 52,634 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (inner pads look 80% worn with wheels still on the vehicle ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 May 2019 52,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1 x 582 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 239 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (inner pads look 80% worn with wheels still on the vehicle ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,775 miles

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

Spare tyre defective wheel damaged ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective wheel damaged ()

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 SJV 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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

PL15 SJV is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 August 2015.

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