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CV12 LTA

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,246 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 89,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,272 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 67,901 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,095 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 55,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wiperblades starting to streak

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,633 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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CV12 LTA is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black 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 CV12 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 LTA registered?

CV12 LTA is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CV12 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 LTA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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