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AO62 LCU

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 118,883 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row offside and centre seats ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 113,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre row, centre seat and centre row, offside seat ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,005 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 95,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,548 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,380 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,068 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,886 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,787 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,581 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear.

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 18,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear.

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

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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AO62 LCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO62 LCU, 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 AO62 LCU registered?

AO62 LCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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