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AX61 AUW

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,447 mi
Last recorded165,447 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 AUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 165,447 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 165,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 155,930 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 155,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 146,431 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 135,809 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 135,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 126,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 108,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,807 miles

Front Hazard warning switch insecure switch insecure but functions correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm limit tyre worn inner edge of tread cut in tread repair close to side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc face scored

Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,806 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Close to 1.6mm limit devoid of tread inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hazard warning switch insecure switch insecure but functions correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm limit tyre worn inner edge of tread cut in tread repair close to side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc face scored

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,963 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 56,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,959 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 31,959 miles

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

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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AX61 AUW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX61 AUW, 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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AX61 AUW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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