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6499 RW

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,939 mi
Last recorded175,939 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6499 RW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 175,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 174,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 171,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 167,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 166,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 165,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 156,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 143,195 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 1 Sep 2017 141,169 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,925 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 135,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,392 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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6499 RW is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 6499 RW, 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 6499 RW registered?

6499 RW is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is 6499 RW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6499 RW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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