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ACR 17E

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,330 mi
Last recorded137,330 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACR 17E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 137,330 miles

Exhaust box slight deteriorated outer skin

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside one A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 127,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 110,717 miles

Center exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 109,563 miles

Center exhaust box slight deteriorated outer skin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 99,734 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Center exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,349 miles

Center exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 78,303 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 70,410 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 61,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 61,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 42,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ACR 17E is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ACR 17E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACR 17E registered?

ACR 17E is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is ACR 17E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACR 17E shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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