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A17 KYA

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,826 mi
Last recorded114,826 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated

rear view mirror missing

Fail 9 Jun 2026 114,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn thru (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn thru (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated

rear view mirror missing

Pass 24 Jun 2025 105,097 miles

Dry coolant marks noted around electric water pump and oil cooler housing

Front number slightly damaged

Spare tyre flat

Wear noted on both front bake discs, pads approx 75% worn

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2025 105,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Dry coolant marks noted around electric water pump and oil cooler housing

Front number slightly damaged

Spare tyre flat

Wear noted on both front bake discs, pads approx 75% worn

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,205 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,734 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 78,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 71,451 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 71,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,294 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,358 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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A17 KYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A17 KYA, 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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A17 KYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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