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AD12 BHJ

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,148 mi
Last recorded141,148 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 141,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip on windscreen.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 116,781 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,421 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 101,327 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emission levels to low to check

slight rust pitting to n/s/r brake disc

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,639 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BHJ, 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 AD12 BHJ registered?

AD12 BHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is AD12 BHJ safe to buy?

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