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BV12 UMJ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 113,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 99,113 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 99,112 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn...195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald...195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,234 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn low

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding and splits raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,431 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Smoke not detected

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,511 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 66,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,690 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,690 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,083 miles

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

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

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 UMJ 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 BV12 UMJ, 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 BV12 UMJ registered?

BV12 UMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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