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SW53 XYZ

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 XYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 112,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 112,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 104,322 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 104,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Undertray slightly damaged and slightly insecure

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,958 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 99,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 91,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 77,703 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 77,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,807 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 45,807 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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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SW53 XYZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey 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 SW53 XYZ, 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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SW53 XYZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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