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AS12 CAN

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS12 CAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,258 miles

Head lamp conversion kit fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,168 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,376 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 65,376 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 62,690 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 62,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 26,491 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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AS12 CAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 2,460cc 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 AS12 CAN, 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 AS12 CAN registered?

AS12 CAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AS12 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS12 CAN 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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