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BN12 FCL

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,177 mi
Last recorded23,177 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 22,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 22,683 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 22,681 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 20,177 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 20,177 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 10,965 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm around inner edges, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 8,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 6,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 6,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With corrosion encroaching face(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With corrosion/pitting/grooving to face(s)-Encroaching face(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 6,009 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With corrosion encroaching face(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With corrosion/pitting/grooving to face(s)-Encroaching face(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 5,424 miles

Light grooving/pitting to rear brake disc(s) face(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 4,868 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 4,520 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,995 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 3,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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BN12 FCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple 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 BN12 FCL, 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 BN12 FCL?

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What year was BN12 FCL registered?

BN12 FCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is BN12 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 FCL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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