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AV12 PVU

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,801 mi
Last recorded131,801 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 131,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,108 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres slight wear on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 77,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Smoke test rev not detected

Fail 30 Aug 2019 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Smoke test rev not detected

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,223 miles

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

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

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 PVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

AV12 PVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AV12 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 PVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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