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WU12 AEA

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,531 mi
Last recorded73,531 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 AEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 70,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 62,640 miles

Front metal coolant pipe heavily corroded.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have signs of slight perishing

Slight blow rear exhaust section

Slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2023 62,640 miles

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

Position lamp not working Offside front and rear side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bot front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front metal coolant pipe heavily corroded.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have signs of slight perishing

Slight blow rear exhaust section

Slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,102 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 60,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,490 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 49,671 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% max 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,551 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 40,525 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear handbrake cable outers deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,383 miles

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 AEA is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

WU12 AEA is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WU12 AEA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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