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BU62 YMS

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,331 mi
Last recorded128,331 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 YMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 128,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 128,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover rusted and disintegrating (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock top mount brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside of drivers view but in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 117,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides top shock mounting bracket area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 117,767 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn perished/split inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides top shock mounting bracket area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 113,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers topped up - PRS (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyre worn outer edges - very close to limits - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged/cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front day time run light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides not working (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides lower arm - rearward bushes excess worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyre worn outer edges - very close to limits - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged/cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front day time run light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,414 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,357 miles

Nearside 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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,200 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,696 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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BU62 YMS 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 BU62 YMS, 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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BU62 YMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 November 2012.

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