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AO12 JYE

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,665 mi
Last recorded191,665 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 191,665 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 191,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 187,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 185,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 176,814 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 168,380 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 168,379 miles

Brake performance not tested test aborted (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 163,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 160,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 156,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 135,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,514 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 20,514 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AO12 JYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 JYE, 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 AO12 JYE registered?

AO12 JYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 JYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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