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AA05 JJJ

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,812 mi
Last recorded161,812 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 JJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 161,812 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 158,045 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but still sealed

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 155,711 miles

Exhaust centre silencer is heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 153,460 miles

.Exhaust system corroded

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,530 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside & offside inner sills corroded

Wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Feb 2021 147,726 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 147,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 145,699 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 142,934 miles

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

exhaust silencer has slight corrosion, does not appear to be leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,809 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,231 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AA05 JJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AA05 JJJ, 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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AA05 JJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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