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AJ18 HYU

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 HYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,595 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Around Diff Oil Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 118,595 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Around Diff Oil Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 115,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 100,738 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 100,738 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 65,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AJ18 HYU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,900 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 AJ18 HYU, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ18 HYU registered?

AJ18 HYU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is AJ18 HYU safe to buy?

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