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AD12 BHF

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,825 mi
Last recorded85,825 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 85,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2024 74,277 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight wear,

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall, Also perished on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at 2-3mm, Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,650 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 62,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,325 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,249 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,342 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDE WALL (4.1.E.1)

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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AD12 BHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD12 BHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD12 BHF?

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What year was AD12 BHF registered?

AD12 BHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is AD12 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 BHF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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