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AK62 YPL

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

244,590 mi
Last recorded244,590 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 244,590 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 239,611 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 228,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split in rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 207,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 199,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 178,983 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 178,983 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 163,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 163,536 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 142,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 125,501 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 125,501 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,566 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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 YPL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

AK62 YPL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is AK62 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 YPL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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