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WX12 EWK

2012 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,333 mi
Last recorded52,333 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravan63,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 EWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,333 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,303 miles

Front Inner 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))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,235 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 51,235 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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 14 Jul 2023 46,085 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 46,080 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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,596 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 41,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,486 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 38,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer excessively corroded and leaking. (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,579 miles

Steering idler has slight free play.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 33,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight cracks on treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Steering idler has slight free play.

Pass 16 May 2019 24,118 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 24,118 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 24,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 23,984 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 23,984 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 22,223 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 22,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 17,930 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,804 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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WX12 EWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 63,998 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX12 EWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX12 EWK registered?

WX12 EWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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