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AL11 SLM

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

207,300 mi
Last recorded207,300 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 SLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 207,300 miles

exhust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 199,887 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 191,829 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 189,319 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 189,315 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 187,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 184,403 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 182,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 173,908 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 165,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 147,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,894 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 1,412 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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AL11 SLM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AL11 SLM, 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

How do I check the history of AL11 SLM?

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What year was AL11 SLM registered?

AL11 SLM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AL11 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL11 SLM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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