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B18 GTE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,734 mi
Last recorded135,734 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 GTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 135,734 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight play in the n/s front ARB linkage

Pass 14 Oct 2024 135,009 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

spare wheel low on pressure

Pass 19 Oct 2023 133,462 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

small imbalance on front brakes

surface corrosion on underside of van

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,757 miles

both rear tyres cracking, just ok

n/s rear light unit cracked

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance on the front brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2021 128,598 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 128,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,191 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 118,161 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 105,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 88,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bth front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,981 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B18 GTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 97,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B18 GTE, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B18 GTE registered?

B18 GTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is B18 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 GTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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