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AF62 XED

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

241,812 mi
Last recorded241,812 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 241,812 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 235,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 May 2025 235,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 226,536 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 May 2024 226,536 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 191,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 191,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 181,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 167,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 154,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 154,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 128,417 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 103,742 miles

handbrake button missing

offside rear tyre worn to outer edge

Pass 5 May 2017 68,749 miles

handbrake button damaged

rear tyres worn

Fail 5 May 2017 68,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

handbrake button damaged

Pass 24 May 2016 45,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,013 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 XED is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

AF62 XED is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is AF62 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 XED shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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