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BG61 UMU

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,975 mi
Last recorded59,975 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 UMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 39,545 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 39,545 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 36,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 35,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,137 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,998 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside O/S sliding door unable to open from outside due to mobility modification

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 26,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside O/S sliding door unable to open from outside due to mobility modification

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,870 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

smoke test aborted, blip not detected down to mobility modified

Fail 3 Aug 2017 21,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

smoke test aborted, blip not detected down to mobility modified

Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,674 miles

front wipers streaky still clearing tho

loading ride hight ram weaping

rear discs grooved

Fail 2 Nov 2015 12,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wipers streaky still clearing tho

loading ride hight ram weaping

rear discs grooved

Pass 24 Nov 2014 5,368 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 UMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is BG61 UMU safe to buy?

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