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WU12 AEK

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,925 mi
Last recorded39,925 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 39,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 39,882 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 37,531 miles

offside front king pin has slight lift

Pass 21 May 2024 34,233 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 34,228 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 29,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,099 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 27,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 24,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 20,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 13,528 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 13,467 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))

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 11,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 9,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 4,634 miles

oil leak from steering box

Fail 28 May 2015 220 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 220 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 AEK 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 AEK, 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 AEK registered?

WU12 AEK is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is WU12 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 AEK 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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