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BN12 FDM

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 114,235 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 91,689 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears been very hot discs blue but passed a brake test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 91,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn as marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 76,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust by front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure front mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,269 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable near lever broke during test (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 76,249 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable near lever broke during test (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,238 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,750 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))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 53,734 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 46,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 43,776 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 39,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sliding door doesn't open.

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

Fail 6 May 2019 39,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sliding door doesn't open.

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

Pass 30 May 2018 34,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass is insecure

Offside Rear side door doesnt open

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,627 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load BUCKLE COVER MISSING (5.2.4a)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING AROUND TREAD

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,366 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers seat not present at time of test due to mobility adaptions

front blades juddering

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osr door cannot be openned due to mobility adaptions

osr 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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BN12 FDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FDM, 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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BN12 FDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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