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BG62 YRW

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,557 mi
Last recorded142,557 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,557 miles

Offside DRL is not working.

Offside number plate light is not working.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 134,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 134,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT OPENS UP ON FULL LOCK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,209 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,689 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,048 miles

Nearside Sill Damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,021 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Cabled Tied To Nsr Leaf Spring (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Sill Damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,019 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,789 miles

alteredinternal headlamp adjuster to recheck head lamp aim

brake fluid level between min/max

oil level low

rear bump stops deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 6 Nov 2015 45,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alteredinternal headlamp adjuster to recheck head lamp aim

brake fluid level between min/max

oil level low

rear bump stops deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

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 YRW 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 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG62 YRW?

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What year was BG62 YRW registered?

BG62 YRW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is BG62 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 YRW 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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