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AK12 EMV

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

212,006 mi
Last recorded212,006 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 212,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 198,823 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 198,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 190,232 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 188,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 157,934 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 131,773 miles

Nearside Rear very slight noise in wheel bearing

Rear some corrosion on brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,635 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,193 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 EMV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

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

Is AK12 EMV safe to buy?

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