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BV61 VXL

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,357 mi
Last recorded28,357 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 28,357 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 28,357 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside rear wheel locked on (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 27,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 27,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,840 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 25,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 24,270 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 22,581 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 22,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 21,284 miles

Offside Rear door has been decommissioned due to vehicle mods for wheel chair access

wiper blades poor operation

Fail 10 May 2018 21,284 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

wiper blades poor operation

Pass 16 May 2017 19,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 16,269 miles

Vehicle had been modified to meet a specific need

Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,212 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 VXL 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 62.5%.

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 VXL, 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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BV61 VXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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