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BD12 NSE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,047 mi
Last recorded90,047 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,362 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 65,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 44,796 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,591 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 41,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 32,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 26,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2015 26,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE registered?

BD12 NSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 NSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 NSE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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