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YY62 TYW

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,414 mi
Last recorded182,414 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 TYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 182,414 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded but not leaking

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded but not leaking

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2025 182,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded but not leaking

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded but not leaking

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2024 171,789 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 171,789 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2023 157,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 157,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central heat shield loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,246 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2022 143,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,565 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,048 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2019 91,048 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,787 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,181 miles

winter tyres fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,184 miles

winter tyres fitted

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 TYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY62 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

YY62 TYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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