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BV62 ZTE

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,681 mi
Last recorded126,681 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 ZTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,681 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,816 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 121,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 108,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 97,292 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2022 97,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,106 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 79,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,158 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust back box rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,128 miles

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

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

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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BV62 ZTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 BV62 ZTE, 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 BV62 ZTE registered?

BV62 ZTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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