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BU11 ZBB

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,152 mi
Last recorded164,152 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 ZBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 164,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 144,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 127,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,790 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,745 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,570 miles

front inner brake pads close to limit advise early replacement

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear & low on inner edge advise replacement

o/s/f brake discs inner surface worn advise replacement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,265 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 43,265 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre hankook 205/55R16 3-3-2 mm

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

Offside Front Tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Dunlop 205/55R16 5-7-5 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some under vehicle components.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 34,285 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre hankook 205/55R16 3-3-2 mm

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Dunlop 205/55R16 5-7-5 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some under vehicle components.

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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BU11 ZBB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU11 ZBB, 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 BU11 ZBB registered?

BU11 ZBB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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