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ABW 374K

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,434 mi
Last recorded9,434 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 374K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 9,434 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 9,434 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,456 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 80,456 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 6,536 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 2,727 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 2,726 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,483 miles

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE

NO BUMPERS FITTED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Fail 22 Jun 2011 21,483 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE

NO BUMPERS FITTED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

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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ABW 374K is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABW 374K, 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 ABW 374K registered?

ABW 374K is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is ABW 374K safe to buy?

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