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AK12 VTV

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,075 mi
Last recorded179,075 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 179,075 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 179,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 175,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 175,251 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 171,820 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 171,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 159,276 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 137,894 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 137,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 119,326 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly deteriorated on edge (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 104,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,405 miles

undetected peak on emissions

Pass 4 May 2016 53,459 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 37,313 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,313 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

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 VTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTV, 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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AK12 VTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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