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SJ18 OZL

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 OZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,984 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 83,984 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 65,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,583 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 45,583 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,984 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 34,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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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SJ18 OZL is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple 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 SJ18 OZL, 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 SJ18 OZL registered?

SJ18 OZL is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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The MOT history for SJ18 OZL 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.

Does SJ18 OZL have outstanding finance?

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