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CA12 BCO

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,923 mi
Last recorded159,923 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 159,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 148,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 137,464 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,232 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder , obscuring drivers view of road ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,977 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under bonnet and under vehicle parts

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 90,879 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,065 miles

Central Centre silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,535 miles

Front fog lamp lenses broken

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

undertray

Pass 11 Jul 2015 41,893 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 41,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil on minimum

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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CA12 BCO 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 CA12 BCO, 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 CA12 BCO registered?

CA12 BCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is CA12 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 BCO 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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