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AF12 ESH

2016 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,741 mi
Last recorded90,741 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle55,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ESH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 90,741 miles

Rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,086 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,684 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 73,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 64,568 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 64,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,029 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,886 miles

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))

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,049 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AF12 ESH is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 55,707 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 AF12 ESH, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF12 ESH?

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What year was AF12 ESH registered?

AF12 ESH is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is AF12 ESH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ESH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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