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BF62 AOL

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,683 mi
Last recorded174,683 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 AOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 174,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 174,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 166,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 156,972 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 152,522 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,791 miles

Front bumper Damaged

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 143,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front bumper Damaged

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,202 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 115,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,060 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 82,060 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working daytime running light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,411 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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BF62 AOL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF62 AOL, 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 BF62 AOL registered?

BF62 AOL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is BF62 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 AOL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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