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AF62 WFU

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,062 mi
Last recorded107,062 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,062 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 107,060 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,165 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,720 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 71,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre part of tread large slice. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,200 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 59,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,707 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 55,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage/cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside sun visor not fully secure.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 52,377 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage/cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside sun visor not fully secure.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Spare wheel missing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,000 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,298 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 WFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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