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BBK 586M

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

217,316 mi
Last recorded217,316 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 586M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 217,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 139,247 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 210,809 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 205,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 136,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 198,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,335 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 192,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 102,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both driver and passenger windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 186,155 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,267 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 175,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,213 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 167,607 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 167,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,534 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 138,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 138,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,853 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,673 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,030 miles

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

Undertray fitted.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 15,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,649 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,683 miles

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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BBK 586M is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBK 586M, 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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What year was BBK 586M registered?

BBK 586M is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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