2012 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Diesel · A16 OPX
2012 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 116,231 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A16 OPX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 116,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A16 OPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle (A16 OPX) between February 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
A16 OPX Mileage History
- 24/02/201536,672 mi
- 23/05/201646,987 mi+10,315 mi
- 24/05/201646,987 mi
- 16/05/201752,960 mi+5,973 mi
- 21/05/201858,121 mi+5,161 mi
- 16/05/201962,805 mi+4,684 mi
- 18/05/202071,215 mi+8,410 mi
- 17/05/202174,792 mi+3,577 mi
- 19/05/202283,060 mi+8,268 mi
- 06/06/202392,248 mi+9,188 mi
- 06/06/202392,248 mi
- 04/06/2024101,546 mi+9,298 mi
- 05/06/2024101,550 mi+4 mi
- 12/06/2025109,837 mi+8,287 mi
- 13/06/2025109,837 mi
- 30/05/2026116,231 mi+6,394 mi
Average of roughly 7,065 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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