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ABW 377K

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 377K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 98,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,153 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 98,153 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 97,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 97,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,454 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,868 miles

ball joint cover cracking

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,343 miles

n/s/r brake pipe bent

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,165 miles

play rear hubs

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,828 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,509 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 42,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 42,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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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ABW 377K is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 377K, 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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ABW 377K is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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