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559 BAR

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,000 mi
Last recorded115,000 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration559 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,000 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 113,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 112,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 111,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 111,403 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 111,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 110,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,301 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,613 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 54,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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559 BAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 559 BAR, 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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What year was 559 BAR registered?

559 BAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is 559 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 559 BAR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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