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S16 CJA

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,816 mi
Last recorded115,816 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 CJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 115,816 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 115,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 108,923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,623 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 82,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,711 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 55,236 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 55,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 42,495 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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S16 CJA is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S16 CJA, 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

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What year was S16 CJA registered?

S16 CJA is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 November 2015.

Is S16 CJA safe to buy?

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