2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · FV12 YJD
2012 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 163,525 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV12 YJD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 163,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 YJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (FV12 YJD) between April 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
FV12 YJD Mileage History
- 28/04/201548,561 mi
- 13/04/201664,247 mi+15,686 mi
- 26/04/201779,105 mi+14,858 mi
- 23/04/201893,474 mi+14,369 mi
- 16/04/2019106,962 mi+13,488 mi
- 06/04/2020118,663 mi+11,701 mi
- 15/04/2021126,681 mi+8,018 mi
- 20/04/2022135,984 mi+9,303 mi
- 18/04/2023144,342 mi+8,358 mi
- 18/04/2023144,342 mi
- 11/04/2024154,322 mi+9,980 mi
- 11/04/2024154,322 mi
- 24/04/2025163,144 mi+8,822 mi
- 24/04/2025163,144 mi
- 08/05/2026163,525 mi+381 mi
- 11/05/2026163,525 mi
Average of roughly 10,418 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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