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RC51 VER

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,219 mi
Last recorded83,219 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC51 VER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some cracking/perishing within tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slight pitting/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some cracking/perishing within tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 38,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 38,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 34,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 22,760 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,293 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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RC51 VER is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RC51 VER, 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

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What year was RC51 VER registered?

RC51 VER is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 April 2018.

Is RC51 VER safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC51 VER shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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