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SO18 TEC

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,579 mi
Last recorded122,579 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 TEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 122,579 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 122,578 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 103,974 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 103,974 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 85,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 59,736 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 59,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 38,427 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 38,423 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 24,188 miles

Wiperblades require attention

Fail 22 May 2021 24,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wiperblades require attention

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 TEC is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TEC, 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 SO18 TEC registered?

SO18 TEC is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 May 2018.

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