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A7 EAN

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,081 mi
Last recorded197,081 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 197,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 195,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 194,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 194,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 185,075 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 184,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 183,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 176,945 miles

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Pass 20 Apr 2018 172,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,906 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 144,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,217 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 EAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 EAN registered?

A7 EAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is A7 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 EAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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