2012 Volkswagen Caddy · 34,325 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2012 Volkswagen Caddys fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Caddy years (34,325 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 33.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 125,107
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,325
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.5% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.4%
- Lights and electrics10%
- Tyres7.8%
- Brakes7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.75%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.23%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.56%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (5.28%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Caddys fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Caddy years (34,325 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.92% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Caddy shows 125,107 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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