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AV12 ESN

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,616 mi
Last recorded169,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ESN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 169,616 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 169,615 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 153,775 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,277 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 144,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 130,405 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,405 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,486 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 91,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,908 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (3.5.1i)

wet at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2016 80,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth inner edge 4mm

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (3.5.1i)

wet at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,417 miles

emmisions to clean to test

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 ESN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV12 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

AV12 ESN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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