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BG62 YNR

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,299 mi
Last recorded175,299 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 175,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 172,246 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 172,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 164,861 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 164,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2022 155,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,287 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears are low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 117,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 86,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also visible cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,170 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 YNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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