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SW15 CJX

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,259 mi
Last recorded177,259 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 177,259 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front inner pin bushes connected to suspension arm ns/osf has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust shelling

Pass 15 May 2025 176,593 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Fouling (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 176,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Fouling (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended PRS - Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 170,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 May 2024 170,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2023 154,875 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 May 2022 138,564 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2021 129,001 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 129,001 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 112,970 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 112,968 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,104 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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SW15 CJX is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW15 CJX, 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 SW15 CJX registered?

SW15 CJX is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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