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AY62 ZNK

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

214,310 mi
Last recorded214,310 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ZNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 214,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre belt damage (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened leaf spring cushions missing/damaged both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 214,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack play,steering stiff (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre belt damage (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened leaf spring cushions missing/damaged both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 207,136 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 190,320 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 190,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 171,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 160,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 160,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 141,960 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 141,940 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,424 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,045 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,499 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 94,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,945 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad lining separated from backing pate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

coolant level low

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,046 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear belt buckle casing damaged

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 70,046 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,662 miles

brake discs showing slight deterioration

n/s rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear+slight perishing

rear sealbelt re-coil slightly poor+rear seatbelt has slight fluffing/fraying

Fail 29 Dec 2016 58,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

brake discs showing slight deterioration

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

rear sealbelt re-coil slightly poor+rear seatbelt has slight fluffing/fraying

tyres showing slight perishing

w/s cracked n/s

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,470 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Rear tyres perishing

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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AY62 ZNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AY62 ZNK, 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 AY62 ZNK registered?

AY62 ZNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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