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BW52 BOB

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,518 mi
Last recorded124,518 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 BOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 124,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 215,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 210,319 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 210,319 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 207,473 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 207,471 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,310 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 110,278 miles

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 200,384 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 191,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 165,512 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,174 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 98,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 137,697 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 68,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,534 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 67,999 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,508 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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BW52 BOB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW52 BOB, 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 BW52 BOB registered?

BW52 BOB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is BW52 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 BOB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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