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AV12 ESG

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,043 mi
Last recorded132,043 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ESG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Sep 2024 118,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,659 miles

fuel leak off pipes damp

Fail 15 Sep 2022 91,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

fuel leak off pipes damp

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,174 miles

Both front tyres low uneven tread

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,621 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,259 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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 ESG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ESG, 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 AV12 ESG registered?

AV12 ESG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AV12 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 ESG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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