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GL20 ELW

2020 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Caddy46,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL20 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 71,219 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,456 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 41,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,756 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,151 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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GL20 ELW is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 46,398 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 GL20 ELW, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL20 ELW registered?

GL20 ELW is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 July 2020.

Is GL20 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL20 ELW shows 6 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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