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BF12 YKZ

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,874 mi
Last recorded76,874 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,687 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 68,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 68,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Drivers side half not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn to zero inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and worn to zero inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,629 miles

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

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

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,432 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,150 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 47,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,974 miles

Vehicle has been modified to meet a specific requirement

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,075 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 YKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver 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 BF12 YKZ, 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 BF12 YKZ registered?

BF12 YKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is BF12 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 YKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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