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GM18 XEN

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,442 mi
Last recorded41,442 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 XEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 41,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 36,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 36,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 32,131 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 32,128 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 27,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 22,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 17,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GM18 XEN is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 GM18 XEN, 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

How do I check the history of GM18 XEN?

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What year was GM18 XEN registered?

GM18 XEN is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is GM18 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 XEN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GM18 XEN have outstanding finance?

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