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BV61 VOJ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,423 mi
Last recorded118,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 118,423 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 118,420 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,959 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 115,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 113,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces and osf outer face badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder badly perished and tearing , also bald , 225 45 17 91Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides , covers weak and loose , self sealing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 113,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces and osf outer face badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder badly perished and tearing , also bald , 225 45 17 91Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides , covers weak and loose , self sealing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 109,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 100,215 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front broken at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm, rear bushes pulled away from centre bossing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall , deep cut , cord showing , firestone 225 45 17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sound deadening felt hanging down under bonnet

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,879 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,540 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 92,540 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,625 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,137 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,137 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,249 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,584 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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BV61 VOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BV61 VOJ, 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 BV61 VOJ registered?

BV61 VOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BV61 VOJ safe to buy?

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