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BD12 NRE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,529 mi
Last recorded50,529 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 50,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 50,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 50,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 50,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 50,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 50,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,206 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 43,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 91H Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 91H Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,744 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 19,186 miles

Emissions not tested Oil leak onto DPF. (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,373 miles

Rear exhaust section rubbers deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2016 24,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust section rubbers deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,874 miles

Exhaust system mounting rubbers split on centre box (modified exhaust fitted).

Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust system mounting rubbers split on centre box (modified exhaust fitted).

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 NRE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NRE, 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 BD12 NRE registered?

BD12 NRE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is BD12 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 NRE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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