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AV12 LZS

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

225,986 mi
Last recorded225,986 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 225,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 224,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 215,965 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 187,264 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 187,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 164,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 155,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 155,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,891 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged nearside centre seat belt stalk cover loose (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,274 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' X2 chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,648 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,534 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 53,534 miles

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

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

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

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 LZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

AV12 LZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 LZS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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