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AJ12 FXV

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

218,157 mi
Last recorded218,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 218,157 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 214,468 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2024 207,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2023 199,982 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2022 184,170 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated O/S REAR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 169,795 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 169,794 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective FLAT'

Pass 18 Jun 2020 153,698 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK N/S OF SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 136,252 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 114,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,134 miles

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 FXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AJ12 FXV, 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 AJ12 FXV registered?

AJ12 FXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AJ12 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 FXV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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