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AG51 DAB

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,956 mi
Last recorded190,956 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 DAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 190,956 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened slightly worn on towbar bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 190,951 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened slightly worn on towbar bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 185,284 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened slightly worn on towbar bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner efge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 185,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened slightly worn on towbar bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner efge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 180,865 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened slightly worn on towbar bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 180,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened slightly worn on towbar bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 175,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 170,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 165,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 161,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 154,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.6mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 141,040 miles

All 4 tyres are the wrong size, currently 195 70 15 and should be 195 65 15

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner mounts/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 141,040 miles

All 4 tyres are the wrong size, currently 195 70 15 and should be 195 65 15

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner mounts/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 98,387 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 105,161 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 76,591 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AG51 DAB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AG51 DAB, 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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AG51 DAB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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