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720 DAF

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration720 DAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2026 96,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,557 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,339 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

small oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Aug 2023 91,339 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Outer Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door body damage to sill holding door open and not locking close (6.2.3 (b) (i))

small oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 84,763 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged not affecting operation (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp in door (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front oil leak steering rack pinion

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 79,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged not affecting operation (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp in door (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front oil leak steering rack pinion

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,511 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching wear bars (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,132 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 26,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,419 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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720 DAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 720 DAF, 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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720 DAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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The MOT history for 720 DAF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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