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BU54 EVE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,912 mi
Last recorded81,912 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 EVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 81,912 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 79,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 69,864 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light went off during test (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,400 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,400 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,032 miles

Battery cover fitted preventing full inspection of battery

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inside edge

Headlamp switch surround damaged but not defective or insecure at time of inspection

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside rear tyre has small age related cracks

Offside rear tyre has small age related cracks

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 45,032 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery cover fitted preventing full inspection of battery

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inside edge

Headlamp switch surround damaged but not defective or insecure at time of inspection

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside rear tyre has small age related cracks

Offside rear tyre has small age related cracks

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,697 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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BU54 EVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BU54 EVE, 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 BU54 EVE registered?

BU54 EVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is BU54 EVE safe to buy?

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