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AF62 WGK

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,990 mi
Last recorded178,990 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 178,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 178,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 170,756 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers corroding (both rear)

Spare tyre defective ()

accident damage to offside

Pass 28 Oct 2022 168,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working low output class missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 156,517 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 156,511 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 137,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 131,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 125,202 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,495 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,180 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 104,180 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,709 miles

Front Brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Rear Unevenly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,944 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Rear Unevenly worn

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 WGK 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 66.7%.

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 WGK, 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 AF62 WGK registered?

AF62 WGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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