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GJ18 JZL

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

302,167 mi
Last recorded302,167 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 JZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 302,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 262,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 238,775 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 238,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 216,419 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 216,369 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 157,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Jan 2021 25,958 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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GJ18 JZL is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ18 JZL, 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 GJ18 JZL registered?

GJ18 JZL is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 March 2018.

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