CarVerify

Free Car Check

5000 DJ

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,937 mi
Last recorded184,937 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration5000 DJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 184,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 182,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 180,784 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 180,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 177,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 176,949 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 172,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 168,602 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 168,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 168,357 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 168,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,878 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,693 miles

The front tyres are wearing at the edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,311 miles

The n/s centre rear seat belt buckle casing is broken

Windscreen cracked on the extreme n/s

Fail 31 Oct 2016 103,311 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The n/s centre rear seat belt buckle casing is broken

Windscreen cracked on the extreme n/s

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,844 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 26,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,022 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

5000 DJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 5000 DJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5000 DJ?

You can check the full history of 5000 DJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 5000 DJ registered?

5000 DJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is 5000 DJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5000 DJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5000 DJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 5000 DJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.