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BV12 UMS

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,893 mi
Last recorded15,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 15,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 11,468 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 5,213 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 5,212 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 5,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 5,060 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 5,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 4,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 4,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 3,947 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 3,773 miles

parking brake effort low.

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 UMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

BV12 UMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BV12 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 UMS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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