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AV12 TZN

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,242 mi
Last recorded138,242 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 138,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 134,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer skin peeling

Pass 16 Aug 2024 132,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,779 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 112,777 miles

Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn lift in n/s/f ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit and worn badly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,609 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,227 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,950 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,006 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,006 miles

rear discs slightly corroded.

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 TZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 TZN, 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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AV12 TZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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