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AK62 DFG

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

408,129 mi
Last recorded408,129 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 DFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 408,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

outer skin of rear box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 407,028 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 407,028 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 402,765 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 388,230 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 358,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 320,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 286,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 252,654 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 252,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 220,504 miles

both front fog lamps damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2018 220,504 miles

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

both front fog lamps damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2017 181,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 146,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,262 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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AK62 DFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc 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 AK62 DFG, 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 AK62 DFG registered?

AK62 DFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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