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AA05 PYE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 PYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 129,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

water leak

Fail 6 Jun 2026 128,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front water leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 115,296 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,637 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tires slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,773 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear leaf springs nearly sat on bump stop

Fail 19 Jun 2018 97,773 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear leaf springs nearly sat on bump stop

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 80,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AA05 PYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc 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 AA05 PYE, 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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AA05 PYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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