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BV12 UMT

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,399 mi
Last recorded36,399 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 36,399 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door cannot be opened due to wheelchair modification, n/s/rear accessible for all belts,

Fail 24 Feb 2026 36,399 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear door cannot be opened due to wheelchair modification, n/s/rear accessible for all belts,

Pass 20 Feb 2025 36,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 36,072 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed insecure (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 36,069 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle switch fitted inside vehicle as mobility car (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge missing floor is modified as mobility car (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear multiple seat belt buckles fitted to rear, all checked working ok

Pass 16 Jun 2023 34,757 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers extras (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 34,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers extras (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,013 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp not working

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 27,437 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 27,369 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 23,353 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 23,352 miles

Fuel system component leaking pooling of fuel around all injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing / worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,879 miles

slight misting of diesel around injectors ( no leaks found)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 20,862 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 17,705 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 17,704 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 13,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,351 miles

nearside front tyre has a slight cut on outer edge on tread

offside rear brake disc pitted

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 UMT is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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