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AY12 YVZ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,927 mi
Last recorded146,927 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 146,927 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 146,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres worn on the edges

Pass 7 Oct 2019 135,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 129,086 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

warning light on dash

Fail 28 Aug 2018 128,986 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

n/s/r suspension rubber bump stop adrift

warning light on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2017 127,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,723 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,685 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 78,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 YVZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY12 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

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

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