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BG62 YRJ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,993 mi
Last recorded159,993 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 159,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 154,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 148,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 148,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge on tyre (225/40R19 93W). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of two worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on inner edge (225/40R19 93W). (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 140,115 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 125,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,924 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres appear to foul arch liners when driven

Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,571 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres appear to foul arch liners when driven

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s front lower windscreen ha a small chip [at time of test] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 100,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s front lower windscreen ha a small chip [at time of test] (3.2 (a) (i))

t. c. warning light on [ at time of test]

Pass 10 Oct 2018 88,022 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,011 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working driving light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,415 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,290 miles

winter tyres on front, summer tyres on rear.

Fail 17 Sep 2016 63,290 miles

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

winter tyres on front, summer tyres on rear.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,584 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 YRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YRJ, 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 BG62 YRJ registered?

BG62 YRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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