2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · RF12 OPX
2012 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 109,841 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 OPX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 109,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 OPX 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 (RF12 OPX) between August 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RF12 OPX Mileage History
- 07/08/201539,527 mi
- 20/07/201647,503 mi+7,976 mi
- 12/07/201753,875 mi+6,372 mi
- 12/07/201753,875 mi
- 27/07/201858,607 mi+4,732 mi
- 27/07/201858,608 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/201963,548 mi+4,940 mi
- 26/10/202068,249 mi+4,701 mi
- 26/10/202068,252 mi+3 mi
- 22/09/202179,296 mi+11,044 mi
- 22/09/202179,296 mi
- 28/09/202287,936 mi+8,640 mi
- 28/09/202287,942 mi+6 mi
- 15/09/202398,711 mi+10,769 mi
- 22/10/2024105,846 mi+7,135 mi
- 23/10/2025109,841 mi+3,995 mi
Average of roughly 6,886 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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