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AO61 ZNR

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,786 mi
Last recorded120,786 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 120,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,221 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,102 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,064 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 100,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust covers rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorating

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,536 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorating

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 8 May 2019 82,543 miles

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

exhaust boxes rusty

Fail 8 May 2019 82,543 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust boxes rusty

Pass 9 May 2018 70,316 miles

exhaust boxes getting rusty

Fail 8 May 2018 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust boxes getting rusty

Pass 15 May 2017 59,845 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall.

stones in n/s/r tyre.

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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AO61 ZNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 AO61 ZNR, 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 AO61 ZNR registered?

AO61 ZNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is AO61 ZNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 ZNR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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