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A12 JEM

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,031 mi
Last recorded130,031 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 130,031 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear arms rusting

both rear shocks rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2024 125,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,444 miles

Central Rear exhaust box rusting

both sides rear arms rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,244 miles

Central Rear exhaust boxes corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,075 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 11,650 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 11,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,912 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 106,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,453 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,482 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 95,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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 JEM is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 108,456 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 JEM, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 JEM registered?

A12 JEM is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is A12 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 JEM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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