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AK12 EOJ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,679 mi
Last recorded163,679 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 163,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 148,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 133,840 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 133,838 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 113,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 113,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,756 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 95,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,678 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 EOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 EOJ registered?

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

Is AK12 EOJ safe to buy?

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