2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.7L Diesel · J17 VBO
2012 Volkswagen Caddy (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27/11/2012. Recorded mileage 121,276 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1698cc
J17 VBO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 121,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J17 VBO Mileage History
- 15/05/201567,180 mi
- 12/05/201673,079 mi+5,899 mi
- 28/06/201782,894 mi+9,815 mi
- 06/07/201783,237 mi+343 mi
- 13/10/201897,423 mi+14,186 mi
- 06/08/2019100,342 mi+2,919 mi
- 28/07/2020104,426 mi+4,084 mi
- 28/07/2020104,426 mi
- 03/08/2021108,799 mi+4,373 mi
- 13/07/2022114,060 mi+5,261 mi
- 04/08/2023117,653 mi+3,593 mi
- 02/10/2024120,055 mi+2,402 mi
- 26/09/2025121,276 mi+1,221 mi
Average of roughly 5,218 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
J17 VBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (J17 VBO) between May 2015 and September 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
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