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VK68 VAY

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK68 VAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 76,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm either slightly under inflated or overloaded (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect siting on bump stop (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect siting on bump stop (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm either slightly under inflated or overloaded (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 76,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm either slightly under inflated or overloaded (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect siting on bump stop (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect siting on bump stop (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm either slightly under inflated or overloaded (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,301 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 63,283 miles

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 13 Aug 2024 50,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2024 50,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 37,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,349 miles

Front wipers smear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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VK68 VAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK68 VAY, 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 VK68 VAY registered?

VK68 VAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2018.

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