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SJ70 TLV

2020 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,943 mi
Last recorded81,943 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Caddy46,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ70 TLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 81,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush play

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush play

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer missing.

Fail 29 Aug 2025 70,204 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush play

Offside Rear calliper/sliders sticking.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer missing.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arch lining insecure.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush play

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,957 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box missing.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 37,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SJ70 TLV is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 46,398 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 SJ70 TLV, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ70 TLV registered?

SJ70 TLV is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 September 2020.

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The MOT history for SJ70 TLV shows 6 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.

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