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AF62 GFX

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,591 mi
Last recorded190,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 190,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 180,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 168,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake disc's corroding

hand brake level button missing

Fail 4 Jul 2023 168,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake disc's corroding

hand brake level button missing

Pass 2 Jul 2022 161,310 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear road wheel inner bead bent

Offside Front road wheel inner bead bent

Fail 30 Jun 2022 161,278 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear road wheel inner bead bent

Offside Front road wheel inner bead bent

Pass 14 Jun 2021 151,837 miles

Fuel filter damp

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 151,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel filter damp

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 145,613 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 137,513 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 129,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 105,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 88,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,238 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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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AF62 GFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AF62 GFX, 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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AF62 GFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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