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AU62 WJN

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,985 mi
Last recorded122,985 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 WJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 122,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 111,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,837 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,374 miles

Near side front fog lamp lens smashed

Fail 23 Sep 2021 84,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Near side front fog lamp lens smashed

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Sep 2020 76,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,422 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 52,743 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2017 37,145 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cut/split

Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,904 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 19,904 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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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AU62 WJN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AU62 WJN, 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 AU62 WJN?

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What year was AU62 WJN registered?

AU62 WJN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AU62 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 WJN 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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