CarVerify

Free Car Check

A8 PEL

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,398 mi
Last recorded120,398 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 120,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 117,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 106,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,757 miles

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

exhaust weak and corroded

wet conditions

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,799 miles

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

rear seats taken out

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,625 miles

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

exhaust corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,191 miles

n/s centre rear seat belt buckle plastics missing

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,662 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt plastic cover missing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt plastic cover missing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A8 PEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PEL, 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

How do I check the history of A8 PEL?

You can check the full history of A8 PEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A8 PEL registered?

A8 PEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is A8 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PEL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 PEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A8 PEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.