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MK18 PBY

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,851 mi
Last recorded239,851 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 PBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 239,851 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 239,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 229,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 207,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing External casings corroded (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 181,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 181,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 150,214 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 150,214 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 114,743 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (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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MK18 PBY is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK18 PBY, 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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What year was MK18 PBY registered?

MK18 PBY is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is MK18 PBY safe to buy?

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