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AB58 TWB

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,321 mi
Last recorded92,321 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB58 TWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,321 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 92,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,817 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 65,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 60,039 miles

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,594 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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AB58 TWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB58 TWB, 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 AB58 TWB registered?

AB58 TWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AB58 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB58 TWB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB58 TWB have outstanding finance?

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