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GJ18 UJU

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,903 mi
Last recorded156,903 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 UJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 156,903 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 149,352 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treads and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 141,463 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 133,200 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm but worse om inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 133,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Jammed fully in returned position. (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm but worse om inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,527 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,999 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack and stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bands and lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 UJU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver 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 GJ18 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

GJ18 UJU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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