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BG62 YRL

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 131,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 131,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,384 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 121,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h4 bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h4 bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 110,446 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,490 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,490 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,901 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,743 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,075 miles

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

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 YRL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

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

Is BG62 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 YRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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