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BT12 HMD

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,624 mi
Last recorded166,624 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 166,624 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 166,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 157,521 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 152,058 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 152,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 145,117 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 135,686 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 135,686 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn

Fail 23 Apr 2019 98,986 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,947 miles

surface tears in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,927 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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BT12 HMD is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT12 HMD, 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 BT12 HMD registered?

BT12 HMD is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is BT12 HMD safe to buy?

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