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SD18 TVT

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

289,455 mi
Last recorded289,455 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 TVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 289,455 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 289,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 235,928 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 235,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 176,455 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 176,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 175,281 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 175,273 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 138,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake sticking on.

Offside Sun visor insecure (clip broken)

Perspex screen fitted behind front seats

Rear Exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount torn and secured with cable ties. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 44,547 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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SD18 TVT is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD18 TVT, 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 SD18 TVT registered?

SD18 TVT is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is SD18 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 TVT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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