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BU62 YME

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,825 mi
Last recorded144,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 YME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 144,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 138,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 133,456 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 129,525 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 128,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 125,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,759 miles

Both rear tyres slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,759 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,508 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,021 miles

Offside Rear tyre has worn on inner edge and cracking in treads

Fail 31 Aug 2016 83,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has worn on inner edge and cracking in treads

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BU62 YME is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU62 YME, 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 BU62 YME registered?

BU62 YME is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BU62 YME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 YME shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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