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AJ61 GYF

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,285 mi
Last recorded161,285 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 161,285 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 158,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 158,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 95t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coolant leak bad ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive top and bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 156,376 miles

Clutch Pedal rubber missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 156,376 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 144,852 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 144,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 118,180 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 118,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 95t (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,602 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,953 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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AJ61 GYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ61 GYF, 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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AJ61 GYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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