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BG62 NFJ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,166 mi
Last recorded206,166 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 NFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 206,166 miles

Central Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired modified/repaired near vacuum pump (1.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front seats changed, airbag wiring disconnected & unclipped under seat

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 206,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value =0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired modified/repaired near vacuum pump (1.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front front seats changed, airbag wiring disconnected & unclipped under seat

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 202,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 183,821 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 183,799 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 172,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s wearing inner edges and nail in o/s/r inner edge (unrepairable) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in zone A, but drivers view is not affected (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 159,112 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge (unsure if gone through) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 145,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,282 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 126,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,932 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 106,932 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 86,980 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,642 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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BG62 NFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG62 NFJ, 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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BG62 NFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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