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AJ12 UTK

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,855 mi
Last recorded158,855 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 158,855 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 158,847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 30 May 2024 154,993 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 154,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 150,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 145,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 126,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,711 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,583 miles

Items removed from drivers view pior to test.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,427 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is AJ12 UTK safe to buy?

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