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AF12 LHZ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

238,326 mi
Last recorded238,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 238,326 miles

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 238,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 236,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 224,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 208,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 208,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 194,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 177,179 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 177,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 162,442 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 162,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 145,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,085 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Feb 2016 136,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 XL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,662 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 98,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AF12 LHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF12 LHZ, 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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What year was AF12 LHZ registered?

AF12 LHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AF12 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 LHZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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