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BJ12 AOX

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,509 mi
Last recorded53,509 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,922 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 51,922 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End pipe on hose part of hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End pipe on hose part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Occurs when engine not operatng, no play when engine running (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,834 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,527 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,699 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,379 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 32,920 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 32,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 24,606 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2015 24,606 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 AOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple 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 BJ12 AOX, 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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BJ12 AOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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