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AJ12 EHN

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,713 mi
Last recorded159,713 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 159,713 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 159,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 152,968 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 152,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Hub to shock bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 140,860 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 140,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 133,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 133,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 114,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 114,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 70,719 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windscreen stone chip zone B

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,205 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 43,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2015 35,536 miles

damage to offside rear body

offside front tyre deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2015 35,510 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

damage to offside rear body

offside front tyre deteriorating

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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AJ12 EHN 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 AJ12 EHN, 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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AJ12 EHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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