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BG61 UNS

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,059 mi
Last recorded59,059 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 54,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 34,890 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2022 23,557 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Slight corrosion to the rear suspension actuator pipe unions (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 22,633 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 22,632 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 21,108 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 21,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 18,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 18,055 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 18,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WATER HOSE INSECURE ABOVE AUX BELT

Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 13,768 miles

Note veicle been adapted for customers needs

Fail 23 Dec 2014 11,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 11,108 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 UNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

BG61 UNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is BG61 UNS safe to buy?

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