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BT61 NTY

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,194 mi
Last recorded144,194 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 NTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 144,194 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 144,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 142,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 138,187 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 138,183 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 133,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,766 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 101,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,308 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT61 NTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT61 NTY, 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

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What year was BT61 NTY registered?

BT61 NTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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