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BJ61 GRZ

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

254,637 mi
Last recorded254,637 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 254,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 227,180 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 227,180 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 193,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,175 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust outer casings corroded and slightly loose

main beam bulbs?

Fail 8 Feb 2022 99,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust outer casings corroded and slightly loose

main beam bulbs?

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,382 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,054 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 86,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,930 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some component

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,245 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,707 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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BJ61 GRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ61 GRZ, 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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What year was BJ61 GRZ registered?

BJ61 GRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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