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GL18 XBC

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

282,272 mi
Last recorded282,272 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 XBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 282,272 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 267,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 251,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 251,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 225,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 219,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 219,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 197,492 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 197,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 185,815 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 164,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 141,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 87,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 52,316 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 40,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 14,052 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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GL18 XBC is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL18 XBC, 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 GL18 XBC registered?

GL18 XBC is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is GL18 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 XBC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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