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A7 DVK

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,950 mi
Last recorded120,950 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 120,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 113,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 106,005 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 95,984 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 95,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,599 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge radial cracking and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,476 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,476 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,082 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,245 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,909 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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A7 DVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A7 DVK, 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 A7 DVK registered?

A7 DVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is A7 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DVK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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