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AF12 WUU

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,624 mi
Last recorded160,624 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 160,624 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 151,781 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 151,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 145,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged very slight fraying on belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and slightly perished, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop light taped over

Fail 10 Jan 2024 145,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged very slight fraying on belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and slightly perished, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop light taped over

Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,393 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 139,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 137,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 137,820 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 133,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 129,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 124,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,521 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,903 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 109,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 103,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,114 miles

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

rear disc pads wearing low

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 WUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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