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C18 SPK

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,315 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 81,315 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 77,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,320 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 67,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 67,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

N/S/R Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perrished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Wheel rim crack repairs noted

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

Service light on

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,393 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 52,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 33,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,655 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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C18 SPK is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,163 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 C18 SPK, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C18 SPK registered?

C18 SPK is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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