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BJ12 DXR

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,865 mi
Last recorded175,865 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 175,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 171,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Nov 2024 171,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 167,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 164,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 159,189 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,033 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 149,295 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 145,130 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 138,605 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 138,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 81,003 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 80,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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BJ12 DXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 45,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 DXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BJ12 DXR registered?

BJ12 DXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BJ12 DXR safe to buy?

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