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BU12 YPE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 117,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 113,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 109,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,724 miles

Rear shock absorbers fitted upside down

screen chips

smaller front number plate fitted

uprated suspension fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,198 miles

Front number plate fitted to grille

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake warning light on

bulb warning light on

headlamp wiring very untidy

uprated suspension fitted alround

Fail 5 Oct 2020 98,194 miles

Front Registration plate insecure on dashboard (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake warning light on

headlamp wiring very untidy

uprated suspension fitted alround

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,786 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,946 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,167 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,453 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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BU12 YPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BU12 YPE, 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 BU12 YPE registered?

BU12 YPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BU12 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 YPE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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