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AF12 NLA

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

245,291 mi
Last recorded245,291 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 245,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 234,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 222,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 213,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective and wrong load rating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 worn on edges , both fronts bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 213,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective and wrong load rating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 worn on edges , both fronts bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 205,504 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged/insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw

chip in windscreen n/s

offside and nearside rear discs worn. nearside rear pads 4/5mm

Fail 15 Aug 2022 205,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged/insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lens missing/damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen n/s

offside and nearside rear discs worn. nearside rear pads 4/5mm

Pass 26 Aug 2021 191,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in windscreen n/s

Fail 24 Aug 2021 191,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day running light inop

both wiper blades starting to smear

o/s headlamp slightly loose

small chip in windscreen n/s

Pass 26 Aug 2020 177,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush torn slightly

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2020 171,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 171,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 156,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm - 3.5mm

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2019 156,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front running light inoperative

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm - 3.5mm

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 141,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread end of number plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front pads 5mm

Fail 7 Mar 2018 141,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread end of number plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front pads 5mm

Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 124,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,922 miles

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Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,933 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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AF12 NLA is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AF12 NLA, 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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AF12 NLA is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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