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RV18 LNJ

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,028 mi
Last recorded165,028 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 LNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 165,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 May 2026 165,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding [wheel bearing not tested ] (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2025 142,348 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 142,348 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d_bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 132,103 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 132,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 105,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 54,671 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 54,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,939 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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RV18 LNJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV18 LNJ, 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 RV18 LNJ registered?

RV18 LNJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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