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AK12 EXV

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 134,035 miles

silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 134,034 miles

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

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

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,176 miles

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 125,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,245 miles

outer skin rear silencer corroded

too clean to record smoke reading

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,708 miles

too clean to record smoke readings

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,106 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,582 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,845 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,851 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 EXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,598cc 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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

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

Is AK12 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EXV 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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