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BG61 UHL

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,240 mi
Last recorded19,240 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 UHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 19,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 19,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 17,671 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 17,644 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 17,640 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,103 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 16,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 16,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 14,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 13,297 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 12,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 10,492 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 10,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 8,894 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 UHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

BG61 UHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is BG61 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 UHL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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