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A20 DKE

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,972 mi
Last recorded86,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,972 miles

Central EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED & BREAKING AWAY

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 84,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 215/60*17C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 215/60*17C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 215/60*17C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 215/60*17C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 81,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 77,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 275/40*20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 275/40*20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 72,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40*20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 275/40*20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 275/40*20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,189 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,709 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,763 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 50,077 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A20 DKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange 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 A20 DKE, 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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A20 DKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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