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BG61 AXK

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,179 mi
Last recorded173,179 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 AXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 173,179 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

front subframe slight corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres low on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Nov 2024 166,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 159,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 153,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 143,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,273 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 110,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,629 miles

both nearside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,070 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,272 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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BG61 AXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG61 AXK, 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 BG61 AXK registered?

BG61 AXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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