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AF12 WTZ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,348 mi
Last recorded124,348 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 124,348 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 119,424 miles

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

Nearside sill is corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 111,000 miles

Nearside Front road wheel has small buckle

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Jun 2024 111,000 miles

Nearside Front road wheel has small buckle

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,986 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 99,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 81,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,217 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,239 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 59,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,248 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,795 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,692 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 40,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

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

Is AF12 WTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WTZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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