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A11 DOG

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,284 mi
Last recorded132,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 132,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 122,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 116,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 116,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,985 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,937 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,152 miles

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,852 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 58,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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A11 DOG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A11 DOG, 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 A11 DOG registered?

A11 DOG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A11 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 DOG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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