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AF62 YUC

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,502 mi
Last recorded156,502 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 156,502 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 156,499 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades on wrong arms (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 156,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 149,592 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 149,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 143,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 143,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 135,312 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 12,694 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 126,073 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,508 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner/wearing outer edges

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,229 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking around sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,185 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking around sidewall

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 YUC 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 60%.

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

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