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AC57 LEE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,273 mi
Last recorded63,273 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC57 LEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Sun strip at the top of windscreen encroaches into swept area slightly but not significantly affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Jun 2025 63,193 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip upper of windscreen well within swept area of both wiper blades (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust silencer is missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT tyres showing very heavy wear to inner edges almost to cord showing -

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

both front fog lamps not working

Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,010 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,552 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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AC57 LEE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AC57 LEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC57 LEE registered?

AC57 LEE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is AC57 LEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC57 LEE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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