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BD12 NTJ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,673 mi
Last recorded126,673 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,673 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 126,671 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2024 123,659 miles

An emissions test was carried out on this vehicle and the test limits were met but no output was recorded on the test equipment.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,938 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 115,245 miles

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 115,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,251 miles

The emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the output

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,309 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 99,576 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 90,210 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 90,210 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 84,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding in areas (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,595 miles

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

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 NTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD12 NTJ, 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 NTJ registered?

BD12 NTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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