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BJ12 AFY

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,054 mi
Last recorded144,054 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 134,059 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,612 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,099 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,595 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 55,595 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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BJ12 AFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver 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 BJ12 AFY, 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 BJ12 AFY?

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What year was BJ12 AFY registered?

BJ12 AFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is BJ12 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 AFY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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