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638 YUJ

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,709 mi
Last recorded56,709 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration638 YUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 56,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox oil leak noted

nearside rear drive shaft gator split

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,709 miles

Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear shock absorbers have no damping effect

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,709 miles

Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

no damping noted to rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,907 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
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638 YUJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 638 YUJ, 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 638 YUJ registered?

638 YUJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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