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AF62 ZWS

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 108,969 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low.

Spare tyre low tread-2mm.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 108,969 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Windscreen wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low.

Spare tyre low tread-2mm.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 108,951 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

chip windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,767 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,199 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,197 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Unable to check under bonnet (3.1 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,163 miles

front brake discs corroded

nsf drop link rubber perished

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 97,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,408 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,207 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,207 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)

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 ZWS 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 ZWS, 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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AF62 ZWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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