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AF12 HZZ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,760 mi
Last recorded157,760 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 157,760 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 157,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 157,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not seated as it should, possibly fitted upsidedown

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 157,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated as it should, possibly fitted upsidedown

Pass 20 Oct 2023 154,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 150,725 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 150,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,645 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 146,630 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both offside and nearside back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

zero emissions detected

Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,600 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 107,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 107,159 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front discs and pads worn out 90%

rear discs worn / corroded, pads 60% worn

slight play in n/s/f roll bar drop link

Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front discs and pads worn out 90%

rear discs worn / corroded, pads 60% worn

slight play in n/s/f roll bar drop link

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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AF12 HZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF12 HZZ, 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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AF12 HZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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