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AF62 WJZ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,345 mi
Last recorded62,345 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 WJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 62,345 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,101 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 51,100 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,646 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 44,646 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,746 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 38,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Pipes on engine at injectors. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 29,880 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 29,877 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

high level brake light broken but no white light showing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,327 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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AF62 WJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF62 WJZ, 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 AF62 WJZ registered?

AF62 WJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AF62 WJZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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