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SJ15 VGM

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,039 mi
Last recorded144,039 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 VGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 144,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 131,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,823 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 113,823 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 83,730 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Housing leaking next to Aux belt (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Injectors leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 66,396 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,360 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 53,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,617 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 38,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SJ15 VGM is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ15 VGM, 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 SJ15 VGM registered?

SJ15 VGM is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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