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FV18 LNX

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,263 mi
Last recorded170,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 LNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 170,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 170,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 144,306 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,975 miles

drivers door hinge worn

slight damage to offside rear wheel rim

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s , also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Rear outer sill accident damage

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge has slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 76,932 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s , also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Rear outer sill accident damage

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge has slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 54,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,224 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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FV18 LNX is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 FV18 LNX, 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.

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What year was FV18 LNX registered?

FV18 LNX is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 July 2018.

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