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L18 YSS

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,659 mi
Last recorded106,659 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 YSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 106,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep rear clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 93,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,236 miles

REAR HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Fail 23 Jul 2024 79,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE BUDGET [ 215/45/17 ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,650 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 46,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 43,566 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 40,645 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 40,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,123 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 35,123 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,632 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,123 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,303 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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L18 YSS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L18 YSS, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L18 YSS registered?

L18 YSS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 December 2010.

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The MOT history for L18 YSS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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