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20 VWX

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,260 mi
Last recorded162,260 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 VWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 162,260 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 143,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 134,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35zr20w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 134,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35zr20w (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 125,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 116,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 108,789 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 104,111 miles

all pads getting low and discs rusty

centre exhaust box rusty

front tyres close to limit

spare missing and bolt missing from carrier

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,238 miles

Nearside Front nsf brake line non genuine secured by cable tie

Offside Front osf brake line non genuine secured by cable tie

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,175 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 70,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Flexi hose insecure (3.6.A.3)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,577 miles

child seats fitted

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,130 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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20 VWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 VWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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20 VWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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