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DG18 WDV

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,706 mi
Last recorded138,706 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG18 WDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 138,706 miles

Nearside Front washer jets misaligned

Rear 1/2 number plate bulb non functional

Fail 21 Jul 2026 138,706 miles

Nearside Front washer jets misaligned

Rear 1/2 number plate bulb non functional

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 135,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 117,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,370 miles

1x jet on n/s washer blocked and o/s washer slightly misaligned

20kg pulse from o/s front brake and slight pulse from n/s front brake

STRONG ADVISE - N/S MIRROR SURROUND INSECURE

chip in screen

damage evident at front, bumper, splitter and grill not fitting correctly, o/s front fog light insecure at top, rad cradle/cassette broken on n/s mounting points and moves, n/s inner wheel arch trim broken and partly hanging down

play in rear shock gland bearings

rear discs deteriorating ( more n/s ), rear pads worn ( inners slightly more so ), slight pulse in RBT

Fail 18 Apr 2023 101,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1x jet on n/s washer blocked and o/s washer slightly misaligned

20kg pulse from o/s front brake and slight pulse from n/s front brake

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S MIRROR SURROUND INSECURE

STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS POOR AT CLEARING SCREEN

accident damage evident at front on bumper and grill, o/s front fog light insecure at top, rad cradle/cassette broken on n/s mounting points and moves, n/s inner wheel arch trim broken and partly hanging down

chip in screen

front tyres bald on inner edge and 2mm, n/s has small cuts and o/s slightly perished

play in rear shock gland bearings

rear discs deteriorating ( more n/s ), rear pads worn ( inners slightly more so ), slight pulse in RBT

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,644 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 53,715 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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DG18 WDV is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 DG18 WDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG18 WDV registered?

DG18 WDV is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is DG18 WDV safe to buy?

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