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BU12 ZMY

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,458 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS OS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 69,451 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,069 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 54,068 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,909 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 49,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,753 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,147 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,373 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 ZMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

BU12 ZMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BU12 ZMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 ZMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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