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BG61 UHM

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,943 mi
Last recorded38,943 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 UHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 38,943 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 38,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 37,943 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 37,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 36,119 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust support rubber is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear bush split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 35,568 miles

nsf ryre has slight cracking on outer sidewall to the thread. nsr tyre has slight cracking on outer side wall and is also wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2020 35,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is not reinforced or extra load as specified by the manufacturer

Nearside Rear Tyre is not reinforced or extra load as specified by the manufacturer

Offside Rear Tyre is not reinforced or extra load as specified by the manufacturer

Pass 3 May 2019 34,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,524 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 28,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,982 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,900 miles

both rear brake discs are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are scrubbing on inner edges

parking brake warning lamp is inop.Has been converted to electric type

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 UHM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

BG61 UHM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is BG61 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 UHM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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