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A6 OMS

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

423,171 mi
Last recorded423,171 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 423,171 miles

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tail gate damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 411,047 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes have protective coatings

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

os number plate light inop

suspension corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2025 411,035 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes have protective coatings

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

os number plate light inop

suspension corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2024 395,939 miles

Nearside rear of vehicle has slight damage.

Fail 27 Jun 2024 395,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear of vehicle has slight damage.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 382,964 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 382,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 362,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Fail 12 May 2022 362,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 342,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 314,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 288,512 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Fail 10 Apr 2018 288,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 3 Mar 2017 254,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 203,222 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 203,222 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 137,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 137,978 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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A6 OMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A6 OMS, 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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A6 OMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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