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WU12 AAK

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,629 mi
Last recorded50,629 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 AAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 50,629 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 50,629 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,378 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 50,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 49,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 49,511 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 49,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 48,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,165 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,031 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 36,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,175 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,730 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 29,726 miles

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,399 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 23,397 miles

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,835 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WU12 AAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU12 AAK, 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 WU12 AAK registered?

WU12 AAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is WU12 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 AAK shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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