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A19 HEG

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,606 mi
Last recorded136,606 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 HEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 136,606 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 125,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 122,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 116,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,739 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,547 miles

+++ Zero Emissions - No Report +++

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,547 miles

+++ Zero Emissions - No Report +++

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,269 miles

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

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 9 Jan 2018 79,404 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 72,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,847 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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A19 HEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A19 HEG, 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 A19 HEG registered?

A19 HEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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