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EJ18 EFG

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,349 mi
Last recorded171,349 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 EFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 171,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 171,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 166,114 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,157 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 144,810 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 141,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 126,329 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,839 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 96,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 70,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 29,118 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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EJ18 EFG is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ18 EFG, 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 EJ18 EFG registered?

EJ18 EFG is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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The MOT history for EJ18 EFG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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