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YY62 MXP

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 MXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Toward Front Of Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,981 miles

Front Wipers Smear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 82,979 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle Row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers Smear

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,828 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,689 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 67,687 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball Joint Loose Where It Attaches To Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,425 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,292 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 52,292 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,841 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,725 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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YY62 MXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY62 MXP, 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 YY62 MXP registered?

YY62 MXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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