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883 FRX

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration883 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 80,258 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,585 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 46,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,342 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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883 FRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 883 FRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 883 FRX registered?

883 FRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is 883 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 883 FRX 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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