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BG12 FWV

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,913 mi
Last recorded139,913 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 139,913 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 137,591 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 133,976 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 133,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 130,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 130,848 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,658 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 125,658 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,311 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,033 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 68,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,307 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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BG12 FWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG12 FWV, 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 BG12 FWV registered?

BG12 FWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BG12 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 FWV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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