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DW18 GOU

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,300 mi
Last recorded130,300 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW18 GOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 130,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,910 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 113,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 96,180 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,112 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 69,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,949 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside area cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit and treads worn low/smooth on inner edge areas (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and cracking in between treads (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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DW18 GOU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DW18 GOU, 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 DW18 GOU registered?

DW18 GOU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is DW18 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW18 GOU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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