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B4 PFP

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,885 mi
Last recorded130,885 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 130,885 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 124,623 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,008 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 116,568 miles

Central brake light inoperative

Front Coil spring corroded both, coil over type (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake release button missing but operation is satisfactory

Fail 5 Jul 2022 116,549 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light inoperative

Front Coil spring corroded both, coil over type (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake release button missing but operation is satisfactory

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,589 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (coilover) type (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake release button missing but operation is satisfactory

Fail 25 Jun 2021 108,588 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inside rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (coilover) type (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake release button missing but operation is satisfactory

Pass 8 Jun 2020 103,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot tiny split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inside rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever button missing but still working

whole vehicle has been lowered

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,777 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside anti roll bar close to lower suspension arm, car obviously lowered

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 98,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside anti roll bar close to lower suspension arm, car obviously lowered

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 92,325 miles

Bulb failure showing on dash but all lights working correctly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 92,325 miles

Bulb failure showing on dash but all lights working correctly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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B4 PFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 97,487 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 PFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B4 PFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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