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GL20 GKU

2020 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,488 mi
Last recorded125,488 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Caddy46,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 125,488 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 125,484 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Snapped pipe in bonnet (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (far rear left seat belt) (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 107,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (far rear left seat belt) (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads are wearing thin but offside front inner pad is just above required limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner D bushes are slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip central upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 51,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 GKU is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

GL20 GKU is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 July 2020.

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