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CEF 113

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,183 mi
Last recorded153,183 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEF 113
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 153,183 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 146,667 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust section corrodrd

Fail 18 Nov 2024 146,667 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust section corrodrd

Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer has heavy corrosion, no gas leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,391 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 125,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,767 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,200 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,764 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,194 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 48,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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CEF 113 is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,460cc 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 CEF 113, 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 CEF 113 registered?

CEF 113 is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is CEF 113 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEF 113 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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