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RF18 YLR

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,098 mi
Last recorded45,098 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 YLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,098 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes splitting slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2025 41,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 40,638 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 40,637 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023 37,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 36,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 29,740 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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RF18 YLR is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF18 YLR, 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 RF18 YLR registered?

RF18 YLR is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is RF18 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 YLR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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