2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · RK62 OBN
2012 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 86,499 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK62 OBN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 86,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK62 OBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (RK62 OBN) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
RK62 OBN Mileage History
- 03/08/202263,867 mi
- 14/08/202372,069 mi+8,202 mi
- 14/08/202480,111 mi+8,042 mi
- 13/08/202586,499 mi+6,388 mi
Average of roughly 7,474 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
This 2012 Volkswagen Caddy is a sensible buy for anyone needing a compact diesel van with a reassuring history. The consistent MOT passes and modest annual mileage make it a lower-risk used purchase than many of its peers.
Given the clean MOT run, focus your negotiation on the minor windscreen damage flagged at the 2025-08-13 test (nearside front, not affecting driver view) — a chip or scrape that may worsen and could be a cheap repair to request before collection. Ask for service history to confirm the 1.6 TDI engine's timing belt and diesel particulate filter (DPF) intervals were met, as these are key upkeep items on this engine variant. Because no aggregate model data is available, lean on the documented MOT passes and a professional pre-purchase inspection rather than assumed model reputation.
The 1598cc diesel should return strong fuel economy for a van of this size, though exact figures are not in the provided data; diesel rates and a pre-Euro 6 emission standard likely place it in a moderate VED band for a 2012 commercial vehicle. Insurance group specifics are not listed, but Caddys generally sit in affordable van categories. Typical annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance for a van with this mileage are estimated at £900-£1,200, assuming average trade use.
The only recorded defect is the nearside front windscreen damage from the 2025-08-13 MOT at 86,499 miles — inspect the glass closely for cracks that could spread and check wiper condition around the mark. With five passes and no advisories between 2021 (55,695 miles) and 2024 (80,111 miles), the brakes, suspension and emissions appear well maintained, but still verify tyre tread and underbody corrosion typical of a 13-year-old van. As no model weak points are supplied in the aggregate data, a general van inspection covering the 1.6 diesel's coolant and DPF function is wise.
The grey 1.6-litre diesel Caddy (RK62OBN) has covered 86,499 miles over nearly 14 years, averaging roughly 6,200 miles per year which is below typical light-commercial use. Its MOT record from 2021 to 2025 shows five consecutive passes with no failures and only a minor windscreen note in the most recent test. Without model aggregate data we cannot benchmark reliability, but the individual history here is clean and well spaced annually.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Volkswagen Caddy, so this assessment relies solely on the individual vehicle's recorded history.
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