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AK12 YGP

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 97,258 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,913 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge and outer sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre bald inside edge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2025 96,911 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge and outer sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre bald inside edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,413 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))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 68,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,555 miles

exhaust system rusty [advice]

Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,102 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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AK12 YGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,896cc 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 AK12 YGP, 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 AK12 YGP registered?

AK12 YGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 YGP 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.

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