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A8 RTG

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,070 mi
Last recorded113,070 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 113,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,544 miles

Adv Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components /Including exhaust system.............

Offside Front Offside Front Brake binding...........

Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,883 miles

Central Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,009 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 93,074 miles

Center and rear exhaust boxes corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,075 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 86,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,265 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,004 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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A8 RTG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue 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 A8 RTG, 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 A8 RTG registered?

A8 RTG is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is A8 RTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RTG 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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