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VU18 GJF

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,056 mi
Last recorded159,056 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 GJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 159,056 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 159,056 miles

Front Road wheel badly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 141,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 141,336 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 123,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,274 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 GJF is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJF, 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

How do I check the history of VU18 GJF?

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What year was VU18 GJF registered?

VU18 GJF is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is VU18 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 GJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 GJF have outstanding finance?

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