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OVV 81P

2012 Volkswagen Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,464 mi
Last recorded85,464 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravan63,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 81P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front upper and lower balljoint dust covers perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front undertray cover fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 85,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front upper and lower balljoint dust covers perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front undertray cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,724 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

under sealed but peeling in places

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,984 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2017 82,982 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Undersealed

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2016 81,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 81,513 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,118 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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OVV 81P is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 63,998 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVV 81P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OVV 81P registered?

OVV 81P is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is OVV 81P safe to buy?

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