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BT12 XMK

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge and on 2,6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2,8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 84,114 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,253 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,644 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 50,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,805 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,273 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,943 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,399 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,791 miles

DPF fitted, emission too low to be detected

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT12 XMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT12 XMK, 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 BT12 XMK registered?

BT12 XMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is BT12 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 XMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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