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AJ12 XDM

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,045 mi
Last recorded111,045 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 111,045 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 111,045 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,125 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 68,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,786 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 50,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire number 4 injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,768 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,906 miles

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

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

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

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 XDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

AJ12 XDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 XDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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