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L999 GDL

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,017 mi
Last recorded186,017 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 GDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 186,017 miles

Front Under tray missing

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front wheels

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear on inner tread and stepping

Nearside Rear Wheel outer rim has slight damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Modified suspension (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 186,017 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Under tray missing

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front wheels

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear on inner tread and stepping

Nearside Rear Wheel outer rim has slight damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Modified suspension (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 169,910 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front wheels

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some fine chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Low on pressure

Fail 10 Jun 2025 169,910 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front wheels

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some fine chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Low on pressure

Pass 29 May 2024 155,051 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 117,739 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,847 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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L999 GDL is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 L999 GDL, 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.

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L999 GDL is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 June 2018.

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