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AB09 BYE

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,310 mi
Last recorded75,310 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 BYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 67,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 59,538 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 51,370 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 51,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 43,145 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,406 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 37,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 33,346 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 33,346 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,483 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 22,528 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres low tread on very stepped treads

Fail 25 Nov 2016 22,528 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front and nearside rear tyres low tread on very stepped treads

Pass 14 Dec 2015 16,389 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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AB09 BYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AB09 BYE, 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 AB09 BYE registered?

AB09 BYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AB09 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB09 BYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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