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AJ62 BUP

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,663 mi
Last recorded175,663 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 175,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 175,506 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 1 Oct 2024 161,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 140,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 140,460 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 119,008 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 119,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 118,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 102,956 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 102,956 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 54,501 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 54,501 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,383 miles

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ62 BUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AJ62 BUP, 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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AJ62 BUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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