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BD12 XLG

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,713 mi
Last recorded228,713 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 228,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 224,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 201,457 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 193,858 miles

rear bump stops breaking apart

Fail 15 Jan 2021 193,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops breaking apart

Pass 11 Jul 2019 173,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 173,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 150,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 149,779 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,084 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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BD12 XLG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

BD12 XLG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BD12 XLG safe to buy?

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