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VU18 GHV

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,105 mi
Last recorded23,105 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 GHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 23,105 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2025 22,951 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 22,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 20,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 19,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 19,049 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 19,049 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 13,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 10,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 8,607 miles

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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VU18 GHV is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU18 GHV, 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 VU18 GHV registered?

VU18 GHV is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is VU18 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 GHV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 GHV have outstanding finance?

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