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AF12 WPZ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,491 mi
Last recorded161,491 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 161,491 miles

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

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 157,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 156,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 148,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 136,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 126,315 miles

Offside Rear cracking in tyre tread

Pass 29 Feb 2020 116,600 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2019 103,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 92,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 70,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 70,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,918 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 WPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

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

Is AF12 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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