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BG61 DCF

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,315 mi
Last recorded186,315 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 DCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 186,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 183,163 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 183,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 181,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 181,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect welding cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 154,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,223 miles

emissions to clean to record a result,visual OK.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 112,406 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 112,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front mounting bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

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 DCF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG61 DCF, 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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BG61 DCF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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