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AF12 NKS

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 85,971 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Fail 3 May 2018 85,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear light lense cracked

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,700 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear edges

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure outer ball joint mounting nuts loose (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure outer ball joint mounting nuts loose (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre very worn edges/pressure low/losing shape

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,029 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyre load ratings only for standard cars

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,024 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyre load ratings only for standard cars

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 NKS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

AF12 NKS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NKS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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