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BF12 OZE

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 68,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 62,404 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 62,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 54,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 51,350 miles

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))

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

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

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge of tread

Fail 27 Jul 2023 51,350 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,979 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

undertrays damaged still secure

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 38,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 55 17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,350 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 34,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55x17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 32,190 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 32,189 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 30,519 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 27,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 25,032 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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BF12 OZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF12 OZE, 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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BF12 OZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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