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BJ12 AOV

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,728 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated spilt requires replacing ASAP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 107,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated spilt requires replacing ASAP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front day time running lamp inop

Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,474 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 37,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 29,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AOV, 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

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What year was BJ12 AOV registered?

BJ12 AOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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