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AK12 AAJ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,636 mi
Last recorded198,636 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 198,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 173,188 miles

Nearside Front mirror loose

Fail 25 Mar 2025 173,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror loose

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,935 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 139,935 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,206 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,596 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,807 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,927 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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AK12 AAJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc 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 AK12 AAJ, 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 AK12 AAJ registered?

AK12 AAJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AK12 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 AAJ 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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