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BJ12 AOR

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,478 mi
Last recorded43,478 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 43,478 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 43,477 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 42,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 41,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 41,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 41,248 miles

Nearside rear suspension height adjuster leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 41,244 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside rear suspension height adjuster leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,592 miles

Exhaust poorly secured - front pipe to silencer

Nearside rear suspension height adjuster leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,196 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Belt visually checked ok. ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 34,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,533 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 28,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,571 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored on braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored on braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 17,571 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door. (6.2.B.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored on braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored on braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,419 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 AOR is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 BJ12 AOR, 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 BJ12 AOR registered?

BJ12 AOR is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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