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WU12 ALO

2012 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,216 mi
Last recorded33,216 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 33,216 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 33,216 miles

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 30,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,025 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 23,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,467 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 22,452 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,976 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre cuts within tread pattern but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,962 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 19,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 19,930 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both wiper blades, rubber splitting.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,074 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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WU12 ALO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU12 ALO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WU12 ALO registered?

WU12 ALO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WU12 ALO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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