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VE12 XFP

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,248 mi
Last recorded179,248 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 179,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 177,010 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 173,709 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 161,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split / weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting / smearing recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover damaged / sharp edges covered with tape

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting / smearing recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

tow bar light testing tool not compatible

Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,872 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split / weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting / smearing recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover damaged / sharp edges covered with tape

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting / smearing recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

tow bar light testing tool not compatible

Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear indicators / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear indicators / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chips outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,670 miles

Exhaust showing signs of slight corrosion

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

Rear inner brake pads seem low- discs wearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper stop light inop

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,755 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 45,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VE12 XFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE12 XFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE12 XFP registered?

VE12 XFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is VE12 XFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 XFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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