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AM12 CAP

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,032 mi
Last recorded129,032 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 CAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 129,032 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 126,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 122,819 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,322 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 103,322 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,748 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

Rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,070 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 78,070 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,261 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,724 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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AM12 CAP 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 AM12 CAP, 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 AM12 CAP registered?

AM12 CAP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AM12 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM12 CAP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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