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WU12 ANP

2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,823 mi
Last recorded68,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 ANP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,823 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 68,823 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 68,817 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,230 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 66,228 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,503 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 59,503 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,770 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,675 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 39,675 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 34,868 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 34,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,325 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 32,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake retarded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front slight movement/clonking in steering

Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,957 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 26,957 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,888 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,336 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 19,334 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,381 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 ANP is a 2012 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ANP, 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

How do I check the history of WU12 ANP?

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What year was WU12 ANP registered?

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

Is WU12 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 ANP shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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