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523 HLU

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,156 mi
Last recorded89,156 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration523 HLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,578 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,295 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,185 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (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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523 HLU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 523 HLU, 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 523 HLU?

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What year was 523 HLU registered?

523 HLU is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is 523 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 523 HLU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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