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GJ18 UZY

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,823 mi
Last recorded81,823 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 81,823 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

tpms not clearly not showing a fault

Pass 16 Sep 2025 80,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 67,874 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,621 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most seats not fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 36,104 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 16,441 miles

front tyres wearing inside and outside edge

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 UZY 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 90%.

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 GJ18 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

GJ18 UZY is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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