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A10 JYF

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 121,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,582 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 118,578 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,240 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,619 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,285 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,057 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,472 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in treads

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,173 miles

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

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

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

offside daytime running light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,421 miles

Offside Front spotlight lens glass broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seat not fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,945 miles

Dog cages removed to allow full inspection of rear seats and seat belts

Engine oil level is low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak all over top of the engine and down the rear and all over engine under tray

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 33,762 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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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A10 JYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 97,487 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 A10 JYF, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A10 JYF registered?

A10 JYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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