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BU51 WOZ

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

321,038 mi
Last recorded321,038 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 321,038 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 321,025 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed incorrect positioning rubbing through on anti roll bar linkage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 314,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 305,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 296,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 288,255 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 281,848 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 279,099 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 279,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 272,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 265,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 246,792 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 246,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 191,621 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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BU51 WOZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BU51 WOZ, 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 BU51 WOZ registered?

BU51 WOZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is BU51 WOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 WOZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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