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AJ62 DFV

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,645 mi
Last recorded113,645 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 DFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 113,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 113,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 108,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,922 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 97,521 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 97,521 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,832 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 90,661 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,106 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 133,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,715 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,715 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Nov 2017 76,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

unable to check seats/belts in boot

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,822 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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AJ62 DFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ62 DFV, 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 AJ62 DFV registered?

AJ62 DFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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