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88 BSB

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,554 mi
Last recorded111,554 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 BSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 111,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 109,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 107,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 100,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 93,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 86,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 86,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 78,877 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 78,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,043 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

covers fitted under vehicle

emissions to clean to read

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,427 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,427 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,367 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,348 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 31,348 miles

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

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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88 BSB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 88 BSB, 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 88 BSB registered?

88 BSB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is 88 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 BSB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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