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BN12 FDE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,835 mi
Last recorded85,835 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,835 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting /bracket very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 85,835 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting /bracket very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,265 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,383 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 77,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Sep 2023 77,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also bushes worn (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also bushes worn (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,710 miles

Automatic gearbox(adapted gearbox not manfacture issue) not selecting neutral

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

OS sliding door and tailgate won’t open but remain in a securely closed position

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS additional shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has been adapted for wheelchair access,hand controls and rear lift access has been installed. Due to weight of lift access vehicle clearance is minimal and has several scrapes to under body

Fail 16 Sep 2022 71,710 miles

Automatic gearbox(adapted gearbox not manfacture issue) not selecting neutral

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))

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

OS sliding door and tailgate won’t open but remain in a securely closed position

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS additional shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has been adapted for wheelchair access,hand controls and rear lift access has been installed. Due to weight of lift access vehicle clearance is minimal and has several scrapes to under body

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 71,325 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases were mounting is welded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both assistor shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension on bump stops

electronic gear selector wont select neutral

Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,166 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,887 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bold inner (4.1.E.1)

vehicle disabled addapted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

engine will not rev for smoke test

Fail 8 Mar 2017 24,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

engine will not rev for smoke test

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,696 miles

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 FDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN12 FDE, 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 BN12 FDE registered?

BN12 FDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BN12 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 FDE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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