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AH12 ALX

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,136 mi
Last recorded53,136 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH12 ALX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 53,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 43,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 35,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 28,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,683 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2020 23,457 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 15,781 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 15,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AH12 ALX is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,163 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AH12 ALX, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AH12 ALX?

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What year was AH12 ALX registered?

AH12 ALX is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is AH12 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH12 ALX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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