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BA18 UPW

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,645 mi
Last recorded60,645 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 60,645 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 46,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Perishing - 195/65/15* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low and edge very worn - 195/65/15* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Perishing - 195/65/15* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,554 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 27,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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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BA18 UPW is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA18 UPW, 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 BA18 UPW registered?

BA18 UPW is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 2018.

Is BA18 UPW safe to buy?

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