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AJ62 GUF

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,639 mi
Last recorded157,639 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 157,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 145,226 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 11 Jan 2024 130,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 113,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions were tested and met but the d.s.m meter couldn't register the low reading

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,629 miles

emissions too low for machine emission read out

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,124 miles

emissions too low for machine to take a read out

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,949 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 34,949 miles

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

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 GUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc 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 AJ62 GUF, 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 AJ62 GUF registered?

AJ62 GUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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