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BV12 UFE

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,903 mi
Last recorded149,903 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 149,903 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 149,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 146,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 142,504 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,303 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 137,301 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 129,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,125 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 128,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 128,232 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 125,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,518 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 106,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,531 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,984 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,296 miles

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

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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BV12 UFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UFE, 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 BV12 UFE registered?

BV12 UFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 UFE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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