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A7 CDH

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

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 100,064 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,644 miles

general corrosion to front wishbones and rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row of seats

Fail 20 Nov 2023 79,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row of seats

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,838 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coating Bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Silencer outer skins corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,421 miles

Both Silencer outer skins corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,077 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,481 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2018 42,481 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

two front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2017 38,938 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge close to cords/ply

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,359 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,878 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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A7 CDH 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 A7 CDH, 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 A7 CDH registered?

A7 CDH is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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