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AO12 JYC

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,797 mi
Last recorded185,797 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 185,797 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 185,788 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Lower ball joint fixings fouling brake backing plate. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 181,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 170,474 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 150,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover injector seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 150,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover injector seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 124,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s+o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 124,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s+o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED/WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED/WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED/WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED/WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,471 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 60,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,999 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,999 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,084 miles

front tyres getting low on tread 4mm

o/s/r tyre perishing

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,603 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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AO12 JYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO12 JYC, 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 AO12 JYC registered?

AO12 JYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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