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BU12 YZO

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,936 mi
Last recorded122,936 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 122,936 miles

Chips to screen

Nearside Rear plate lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service lamp on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2025 122,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bulb warning lamp on dash

Chips to screen

Nearside Rear plate lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service lamp on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2024 115,500 miles

Bulb warring lamp on dash

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

Offside Front Day time running lamp inop

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2024 115,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bulb warring lamp on dash

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And evidence of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Day time running lamp inop

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,782 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 Aug 2023 108,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box corroding

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,645 miles

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

Rear box section exhaust corroded.

Temp repair to O/S wing mirror.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 97,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes excessively split & play present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes excessively split & play present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear box section exhaust corroded.

Temp repair to O/S wing mirror.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,751 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 84,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,182 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

nail in N/S/R tyre

temporary repair to O/S mirror

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,558 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,380 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Chips to screen

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,655 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,844 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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 YZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU12 YZO, 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 BU12 YZO registered?

BU12 YZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BU12 YZO safe to buy?

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