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AF62 WEW

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,184 mi
Last recorded171,184 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 171,184 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Mirror has temporary fixing ( tape)

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 171,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Mirror has temporary fixing ( tape)

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2025 164,181 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Temp fixing ( tape) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease ( AT TIME OF TEST) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 164,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Temp fixing ( tape) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease ( AT TIME OF TEST) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 154,523 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 154,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached/dropped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 143,203 miles

EGR valve pipe missing ( not effecting emissions at time of test)

Fail 26 May 2023 143,202 miles

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

EGR valve pipe missing ( not effecting emissions at time of test)

Pass 30 May 2022 138,732 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 125,730 miles

Diesel smell from under bonnet but no visible leaks

Pass 4 May 2020 114,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,699 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,631 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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AF62 WEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc 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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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