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BV12 XKX

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,083 mi
Last recorded167,083 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 167,083 miles

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

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jun 2026 167,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2025 160,080 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 160,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 144,668 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 144,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,714 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 116,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,706 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 102,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 710,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,111 miles

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 XKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

BV12 XKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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