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BV12 UMZ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,383 mi
Last recorded200,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 200,383 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 200,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 178,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 165,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,466 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear 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 UMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

BV12 UMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is BV12 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 UMZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV12 UMZ have outstanding finance?

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