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CP12 BYK

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,789 mi
Last recorded167,789 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 BYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 167,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 151,576 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 151,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 138,334 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,092 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Nearside Front lower arm bolt sheard in ball joint

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2022 124,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Nearside Front lower arm bolt sheard in ball joint

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2021 110,914 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 99,437 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,193 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 88,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,676 miles

Rear pads getting low

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,676 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,526 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,889 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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CP12 BYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP12 BYK, 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 CP12 BYK registered?

CP12 BYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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