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BG12 FWX

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,923 mi
Last recorded137,923 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 137,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,310 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 130,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,938 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 122,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,283 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked but vision to the rear is ok

Fail 13 Nov 2020 92,941 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) insecure centre stop lamp lense missing (4.3.1 (c) (i))

o/s mirror glass cracked but vision to the rear is ok

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,367 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 56,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

passenger rear window damaged

throttle pedal cracked but not excessively insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,031 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

passenger rear window damaged

traction control light on dash

throttle pedal cracked but not excessively insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

passenger rear window damaged

traction control light on

throttle pedal cracked but not excessively insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2016 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Rear Tyres perished and cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2016 45,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit, bold on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Rear Tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 34,504 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 FWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FWX, 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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BG12 FWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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