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HG18 ESU

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG18 ESU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 58,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 58,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 47,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,307 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 25,160 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil on minimum

Pass 27 Oct 2021 16,204 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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HG18 ESU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HG18 ESU, 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 HG18 ESU?

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What year was HG18 ESU registered?

HG18 ESU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is HG18 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG18 ESU 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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