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AY12 YVM

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,771 mi
Last recorded79,771 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 79,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,645 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease can not see split or hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,664 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,804 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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AY12 YVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY12 YVM, 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 AY12 YVM registered?

AY12 YVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AY12 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 YVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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