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C26 DYY

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,291 mi
Last recorded162,291 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 DYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 162,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 154,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 148,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 145,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 139,641 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,578 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,767 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,185 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsf tyre cut in tread

osf tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2016 102,110 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,368 miles

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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C26 DYY 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 92.3%.

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 C26 DYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C26 DYY registered?

C26 DYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is C26 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 DYY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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