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DE12 OCN

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,108 mi
Last recorded116,108 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 OCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 110,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 107,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,809 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2022 90,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,226 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,371 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,956 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front foglamp smashed

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,409 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

slight cut in nsr tyre wall no cords exposed

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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DE12 OCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE12 OCN, 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 DE12 OCN registered?

DE12 OCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is DE12 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 OCN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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