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DS18 BJK

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,522 mi
Last recorded55,522 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 BJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,738 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust pipe + hanging down slightly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 46,160 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 46,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 46,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 41,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged on outside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 41,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged on outside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 21,945 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 21,945 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective insecure but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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DS18 BJK is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS18 BJK, 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 DS18 BJK registered?

DS18 BJK is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is DS18 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 BJK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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