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BV12 UBF

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,578 mi
Last recorded191,578 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 191,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 191,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 171,928 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 171,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 156,971 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder on 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 115,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder on 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,636 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 105,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,476 miles

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,163 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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BV12 UBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV12 UBF, 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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BV12 UBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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