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VW61 BAY

2012 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,081 mi
Last recorded21,081 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motorcaravan26,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW61 BAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 21,081 miles

Front axle & suspension components rusty

Front chassis & body corroded

Rear crossmember corroded & holed

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 21,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CAT smelly (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front axle & suspension components rusty

Front chassis & body corroded

Rear crossmember corroded & holed

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 20,894 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 20,545 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front axle & suspension components corroded badly

Fail 6 Feb 2024 20,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corroded & holed badly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front axle & suspension components corroded badly

Pass 14 Feb 2023 20,298 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 20,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 19,841 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 19,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear handbrake binding excessivly

Pass 7 Feb 2020 18,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 17,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 15,910 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 15,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 14,367 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 11,998 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,446 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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VW61 BAY is a 2012 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 26,882 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VW61 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW61 BAY registered?

VW61 BAY is a 2012 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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