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WU12 AMO

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Gas bi-fuel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,224 mi
Last recorded51,224 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 AMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 51,224 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 51,202 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 46,168 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 46,115 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 41,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,622 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 35,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 19,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 12,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 11,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,065 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 AMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,390cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AMO, 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 AMO registered?

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

Is WU12 AMO safe to buy?

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