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BT12 HPA

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,234 mi
Last recorded149,234 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 149,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,249 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 148,249 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 135,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 128,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH .REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 120,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,170 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,248 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,166 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,166 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,374 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 HPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

BT12 HPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BT12 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 HPA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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