2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · DF12 LCP
2012 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 154,475 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 LCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 154,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF12 LCP 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 (DF12 LCP) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DF12 LCP Mileage History
- 30/01/2024144,205 mi
- 13/02/2024144,209 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/2025149,210 mi+5,001 mi
- 11/02/2026154,475 mi+5,265 mi
- 11/02/2026154,475 mi
Average of roughly 5,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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