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BT61 XPW

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,600 mi
Last recorded197,600 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 XPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 197,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 186,336 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 174,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2020 162,293 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 144,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,390 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 124,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,626 miles

smoke to clean to measure

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2016 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 missing (4.2.A.1e)

smoke to clean to measure

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,583 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 71,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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 XPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT61 XPW, 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 BT61 XPW registered?

BT61 XPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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