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RK15 BTU

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 BTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2025 91,575 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/4mm/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/4mm/0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/4mm/1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 71,699 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb holders severely corroded (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/4mm/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/4mm/0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/4mm/1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,118 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 63,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,836 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 56,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 37,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RK15 BTU is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK15 BTU, 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 RK15 BTU registered?

RK15 BTU is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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