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PJ18 HYK

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 HYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 80,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 80,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 71,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 71,323 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,517 miles

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N/S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

ADD BLUE CAP MISSING

N/S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 43,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ADBLUE CAP MISSING

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front DRIVERS VISOR CLIP MISSING

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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PJ18 HYK 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 50%.

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 PJ18 HYK, 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 PJ18 HYK registered?

PJ18 HYK is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is PJ18 HYK safe to buy?

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