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2989 DF

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,356 mi
Last recorded82,356 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2989 DF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 82,356 miles

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

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 82,356 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both rear suspension air bags starting to crack/ perish

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

check front and rear inner brake pads

front suspension lower arms inner bushes slight movement

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 9 Aug 2023 37,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag rubber casing starting to split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag rubber casing starting to split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 19,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 9,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 8,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 8,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 6,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 4,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 4,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 3,968 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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2989 DF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 74,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2989 DF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2989 DF registered?

2989 DF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is 2989 DF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2989 DF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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