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SO18 FZU

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,881 mi
Last recorded238,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 FZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 238,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 238,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers heavy streaking / smearing

Pass 21 May 2025 216,209 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 216,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 192,422 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 166,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also wearing on outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2022 128,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective has cords showing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre lower and o/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 96,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre lower and o/s lower (3.2 (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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SO18 FZU 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 60%.

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 SO18 FZU, 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 SO18 FZU registered?

SO18 FZU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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