2012 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,745 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2012 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 23 Caravelle years (2,745 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 27.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 92,689
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,745
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.3% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.6%
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Brakes6.3%
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.21%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.82%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.53%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.53%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.86%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.21%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 23 Caravelle years (2,745 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.21% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.89% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 92,689 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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