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SY18 UMS

2018 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 UMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 80,911 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,839 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 68,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,486 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,516 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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SY18 UMS is a 2018 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 47,563 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY18 UMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY18 UMS?

You can check the full history of SY18 UMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY18 UMS registered?

SY18 UMS is a 2018 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is SY18 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY18 UMS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY18 UMS have outstanding finance?

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