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A22 HYD

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,039 mi
Last recorded75,039 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 HYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,039 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,879 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded [not blowing]

Rear silencer outer skin corroded [not blowing]

Fail 23 Oct 2023 64,875 miles

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

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

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded [not blowing]

Rear silencer outer skin corroded [not blowing]

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,602 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))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 61,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,398 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,742 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside number plate lamp dim in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edge's worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,241 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blabes worn slightly

n/s/f seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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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A22 HYD 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 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A22 HYD, 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 A22 HYD registered?

A22 HYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is A22 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 HYD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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