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806 EMU

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration806 EMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 52,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside driving light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,182 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 43,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,454 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 29,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,826 miles

emisions not detected by dsm

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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806 EMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 806 EMU, 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 806 EMU registered?

806 EMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is 806 EMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 806 EMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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