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AJ12 XDT

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,862 mi
Last recorded131,862 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 131,862 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 121,562 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 121,562 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,439 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 114,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,123 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 107,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,137 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Number 3 and number 4 injector damp around tops

Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,948 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,785 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,231 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 XDT is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

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

Is AJ12 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 XDT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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