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BG62 YRU

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,671 mi
Last recorded126,671 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,671 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Front bumper missing but all components & wiring is secure reg plate is on display on crash bar & no sharp edges

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 122,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2024 116,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2019 95,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 86,522 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,129 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear puncture to tyre

Offside Front puncture to tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear puncture to tyre

Offside Front puncture to tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,706 miles

Both rear bump stops have little clearance with axle

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,768 miles

Nearside Outer signs of slight distortion to the sill

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion to disc surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bump stop showing signs of wear

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion to disc surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bump stop showing signs of wear

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 YRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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