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AA60 SAW

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

227,177 mi
Last recorded227,177 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA60 SAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 227,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 227,177 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 225,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 219,651 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 217,456 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 211,790 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 204,579 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 191,019 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 162,217 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 31 Jan 2019 162,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

no acceleration detected

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,298 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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AA60 SAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 AA60 SAW, 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 AA60 SAW registered?

AA60 SAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AA60 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA60 SAW 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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