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A27 AWH

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests40 (29 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate72.5%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 AWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

29 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,100 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 86,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 77,640 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 77,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 88,523 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 88,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,492 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,575 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,327 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil cooler pipes very rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2022 83,327 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil cooler pipes very rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,576 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,467 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 59,467 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,233 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 79,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,020 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,136 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bump stops support rusting. ( both sides rear ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bump stops support rusting. ( both sides rear ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,298 miles

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 36,110 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,311 miles

Exhaust corroded.

O/S/R park brake cable bracket corroded.

Various areas of the underside of chasis and components i.e. bump stops body mountings are corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded.

O/S/R park brake cable bracket corroded.

Various areas of the underside of chasis and components i.e. bump stops body mountings are corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,112 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,666 miles

Both front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

EExhaust corroded and hangers

Intermittant dash warning fault with ABS lamp as discussed however it went off with ignition and stayed off while testing brakes and test drive. Main dealer only can diagnose.ie ashburton motor works.

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,847 miles

Front brake calipers worn.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,357 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F brake slightly sticking.

Nearside Front 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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A27 AWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.5%.

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 A27 AWH, 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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A27 AWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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