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AV12 YSR

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,200 mi
Last recorded119,200 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,200 miles

front brakes slighty out of balance

o/s front wishbone buse slight wear

Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 108,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,759 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,115 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,115 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,726 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 76,726 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 1 Mar 2018 71,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,578 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs corroded and contact area significantly reduced (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,284 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)

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 YSR is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR registered?

AV12 YSR is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is AV12 YSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 YSR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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