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AV12 ECC

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,043 mi
Last recorded193,043 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ECC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 193,043 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 188,147 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 184,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 181,641 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 181,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 177,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 170,001 miles

rear suspension arms, mountings, frame, springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 169,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 146,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 145,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 121,955 miles

Both front bearings slightly rough in rotation

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,303 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,559 miles

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

Fail 4 Feb 2016 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AV12 ECC is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,698cc 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 AV12 ECC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 ECC registered?

AV12 ECC is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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