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BF12 KZD

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

251,050 mi
Last recorded251,050 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 251,050 miles

Front top mount bearings on suspention legs seizing both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 251,047 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front top mount bearings on suspention legs seizing both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 248,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 248,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder split cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine bay water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 236,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 236,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coil / spring end broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 219,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 199,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate/ dust cover corroded/ holed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 199,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate/ dust cover corroded/ holed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 180,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 165,045 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 165,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 144,098 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BF12 KZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF12 KZD, 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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BF12 KZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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