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T18 ELY

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 ELY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,044 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 97,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,975 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 84,975 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,743 miles

Offside Front tyre low

wipers worn

Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,542 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 62,064 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 62,064 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,062 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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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T18 ELY is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 69,679 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 T18 ELY, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T18 ELY registered?

T18 ELY is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is T18 ELY safe to buy?

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