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A12 EKA

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,863 mi
Last recorded166,863 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 166,863 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 163,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 160,141 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 160,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 151,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 125,100 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 115,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,723 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,631 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 6 May 2016 82,419 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 82,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 69,889 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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A12 EKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A12 EKA, 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 A12 EKA registered?

A12 EKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is A12 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 EKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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