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AK12 ENW

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,604 mi
Last recorded157,604 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ENW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 157,604 miles

Rear Leaf spring, N/s/r and O/s/r corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2025 153,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 151,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 151,434 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damaged to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 149,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 140,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 132,862 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 132,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 118,443 miles

Exhaust light comes on and off

Pass 19 Nov 2016 113,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 66,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 19,408 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 ENW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ENW, 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 ENW registered?

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

Is AK12 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ENW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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