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AF12 OHW

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,061 mi
Last recorded154,061 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 154,061 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 154,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,869 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 136,846 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 112,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 101,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 98,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread - 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,319 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 62,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,177 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 OHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OHW, 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 AF12 OHW registered?

AF12 OHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 OHW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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