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AF12 NKU

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,115 mi
Last recorded184,115 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 184,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 180,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 167,653 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 167,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 155,124 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 155,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 147,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 146,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,465 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside both tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2018 132,465 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside both tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear spring assisters poor condition

Rear springs close to spring assisters

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

coolant below minimum (topped up)

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear spring assisters poor condition

Rear springs close to spring assisters

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

coolant below minimum (topped up)

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,238 miles

windscreen damaged zone a

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

windscreen damaged zone a

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine has a water leak

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 NKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKU, 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 AF12 NKU registered?

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

Is AF12 NKU safe to buy?

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