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AA02 MCP

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,752 mi
Last recorded52,752 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 MCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 52,752 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside middle seat missing at time of test

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Spare wheel missing from carrier ()

mid & rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 51,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (vehicle off the road for extended period) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (vehicle off the road for extended period) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust mid & rear sections outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,889 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & starting to separate

Central Offside mid row seat not fitted at time of test

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded & starting to separate

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower right section off windscreen outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 48,605 miles

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))

exhaust rear & midsections corroded

Fail 6 May 2021 48,605 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,604 miles

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AA02 MCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AA02 MCP, 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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AA02 MCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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