2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · DB53 AGS
2012 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 140,806 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB53 AGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 140,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB53 AGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (DB53 AGS) between November 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”.
DB53 AGS Mileage History
- 12/11/2024136,134 mi
- 20/11/2024136,164 mi+30 mi
- 25/11/2025138,093 mi+1,929 mi
- 28/11/2025138,096 mi+3 mi
- 22/09/2026140,806 mi+2,710 mi
Average of roughly 2,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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