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BD12 NPY

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,165 mi
Last recorded33,165 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 33,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 32,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 26,799 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 24,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,671 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 16,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 12,548 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 12,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2015 12,546 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BD12 NPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD12 NPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 NPY registered?

BD12 NPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is BD12 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 NPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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