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SM18 VEL

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,125 mi
Last recorded82,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,125 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,065 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats

Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2023 56,270 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2023 56,270 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 46,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2021 35,222 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops, have been reduced in size

all rear seats have been removed, area full of items unable to check seat belts

Fail 28 Jun 2021 35,222 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear bump stops, have been reduced in size

all rear seats have been removed, area full of items unable to check seat belts

Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,774 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 5,351 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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SM18 VEL is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM18 VEL, 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 SM18 VEL registered?

SM18 VEL is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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