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3280 DF

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,705 mi
Last recorded51,705 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3280 DF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 51,705 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 49,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 45,122 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 245/40zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & bald on edge 255/40zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill dented

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil on min

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,351 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside windscreen cracked outer zone a

Pass 30 Mar 2019 35,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit req replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 29,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,222 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 24,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outter wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 20,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,019 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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3280 DF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 3280 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.

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What year was 3280 DF registered?

3280 DF is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is 3280 DF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3280 DF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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