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A9 ROY

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,906 mi
Last recorded218,906 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ROY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 218,906 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 214,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 213,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 208,859 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 203,650 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 198,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 188,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 183,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 181,157 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 181,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 141,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 141,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,622 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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A9 ROY 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 A9 ROY, 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 A9 ROY registered?

A9 ROY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is A9 ROY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 ROY 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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