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AY12 YVX

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,072 mi
Last recorded207,072 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 207,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 204,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 201,694 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 200,870 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 200,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 199,273 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 197,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 196,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 194,617 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 194,617 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 192,406 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 192,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Feb 2016 186,757 miles

Offside Rear tyre small cut to tread

Offside Rear wearing on inner shoulder

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 149,705 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 149,350 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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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AY12 YVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY12 YVX, 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 AY12 YVX registered?

AY12 YVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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