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RV18 MLY

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,627 mi
Last recorded202,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 MLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 202,627 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 202,624 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 174,067 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 153,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,543 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,407 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,441 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,371 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 40,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 18,428 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 MLY is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MLY, 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 RV18 MLY registered?

RV18 MLY is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is RV18 MLY safe to buy?

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