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AV12 HDG

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,353 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 88,347 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,676 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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AV12 HDG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HDG, 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 HDG registered?

AV12 HDG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AV12 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 HDG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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