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VW51 SWF

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,593 mi
Last recorded113,593 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 SWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 113,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 105,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,448 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 87,448 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,212 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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VW51 SWF is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VW51 SWF, 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 VW51 SWF?

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What year was VW51 SWF registered?

VW51 SWF is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 2018.

Is VW51 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW51 SWF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VW51 SWF have outstanding finance?

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