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8391 UP

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8391 UP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,968 miles

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

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

Rear both springs joint slight play

Rear hydraulic rams leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2025 78,968 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both springs joint slight play

Rear hydraulic rams leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,945 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both additional height adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers misted / damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 76,944 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both additional height adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers misted / damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,091 miles

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))

rear lowering rams for wheel chair access weeping

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,043 miles

No hand brake warning light

Rear Rear leaf springs centre pivots have play in bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,043 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

No hand brake warning light

Rear Rear leaf springs centre pivots have play in bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,221 miles

Both rear suspension link pins worn

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

Down pipe not sitting in front mount

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,036 miles

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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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8391 UP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8391 UP, 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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8391 UP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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