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SD18 YLC

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,552 mi
Last recorded70,552 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 YLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 70,552 miles

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 70,548 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,758 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 60,001 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 60,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 49,660 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 36,955 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 36,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 YLC is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

SD18 YLC is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is SD18 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 YLC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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