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A12 VWV

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,730 mi
Last recorded183,730 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 183,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 182,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 182,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 174,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 145,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 130,408 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Front middle seat (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 130,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Front middle seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,862 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 94,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,500 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,474 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 VWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A12 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

A12 VWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is A12 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VWV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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