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BD61 MGU

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,118 mi
Last recorded130,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 MGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer wall

daytime running lamps not working

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cut outer wall

daytime running lamps not working

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,355 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 97,355 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,608 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,193 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 68,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,378 miles

Both day time running lights inop

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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BD61 MGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BD61 MGU, 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 BD61 MGU registered?

BD61 MGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is BD61 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 MGU shows 9 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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