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SW18 KVJ

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,255 mi
Last recorded91,255 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 KVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 91,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Wearing inner edge/Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Wearing inner edge/Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 83,758 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,874 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 67,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 21 Jun 2022 52,391 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 52,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged long cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,915 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 39,915 miles

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

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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SW18 KVJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Red 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 SW18 KVJ, 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 SW18 KVJ registered?

SW18 KVJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is SW18 KVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 KVJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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