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BF62 ALO

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,997 mi
Last recorded17,997 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 17,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has been driven under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 17,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has been driven under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 14,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 13,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 12,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 19,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 11,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 10,602 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 9,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 6,994 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 6,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 4,938 miles

Nearside Rear advise low effort on n/s/r handbrake (electronic handbrake)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 4,937 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BF62 ALO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF62 ALO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 ALO registered?

BF62 ALO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is BF62 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 ALO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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