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Volkswagen Caddy

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S12 WELMOT history

S12 WEL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 199,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S12 WEL grey Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
199,179 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 WEL was last recorded at 199,179 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 14,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,838 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,341 miles
Average per year
15,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,179 miles
  • 2024 – 184,838 miles
  • 2023 – 170,181 miles
  • 2022 – 156,371 miles
  • 2021 – 141,930 miles
  • 2020 – 128,745 miles
  • 2019 – 114,397 miles
  • 2018 – 100,685 miles
  • 2017 – 71,176 miles
  • 2016 – 60,990 miles
  • 2015 – 45,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,179 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,179 miles (+14,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    199,179 miles
    Test number
    174446977317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass184,838 miles (+14,657)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,838 miles
    Test number
    608234405619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,181 miles (+13,810)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,181 miles
    Test number
    127629124451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,371 miles (+14,441)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,371 miles
    Test number
    580753727963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,930 miles (+13,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,930 miles
    Test number
    373044712559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass128,745 miles (+14,348)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,745 miles
    Test number
    416743468847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,397 miles (+13,712)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    132517546178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,685 miles (+29,509)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,685 miles
    Test number
    552250867145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    576495815958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail71,176 miles (+10,186)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    298495811456
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass60,990 miles (+15,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    562095046261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread
  12. Pass45,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    190131930078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,842 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    726615322965
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about S12 WEL

Does S12 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 WEL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 WEL?
The MOT on S12 WEL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 WEL done?
S12 WEL was recorded at 199,179 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 15,100 miles a year.
Has S12 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 WEL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on S12 WEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 WEL find?
S12 WEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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