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AV12 LZK

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,692 mi
Last recorded117,692 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 117,692 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 106,141 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 94,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,518 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 69,138 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 69,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush unbonded from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush unbonded from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 63,282 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 63,282 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Device Bracket fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through multiple cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 58,250 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 49,673 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded more than 50% (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded more than 50% (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 43,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a deep cut

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces corroded on outer edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2017 43,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a deep cut

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces corroded on outer edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 36,390 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking in tread area

NSR Tyre hase extensive cracking to sidewalls and tread area, numerous deep cuts in tread area

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Extensively Corroded, grooved and worn (3.5.1i)

OSR Tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls and tread area

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Extensively Corroded, grooved and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 30,898 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 22 May 2015 30,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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 LZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV12 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

AV12 LZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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