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BF12 KZB

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,798 mi
Last recorded149,798 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 149,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 149,747 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 144,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 144,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 138,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front door btm hinge damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2022 131,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in o/s/f door mounting

Fail 13 Apr 2022 131,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in o/s/f door mounting

Pass 15 Apr 2021 124,032 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 124,030 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,474 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 112,471 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front DTRL not working

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,753 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,200 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,641 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,372 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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BF12 KZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 BF12 KZB, 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 BF12 KZB registered?

BF12 KZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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