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A8 FUR

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,250 mi
Last recorded143,250 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 143,250 miles

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2024 135,721 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 127,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 121,716 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 113,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 104,872 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,721 miles

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

Off side front anti roll bar link boot has a small split

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,992 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,834 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,919 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,303 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

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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A8 FUR is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A8 FUR, 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 A8 FUR registered?

A8 FUR is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is A8 FUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FUR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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