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ACY 149C

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,775 mi
Last recorded9,775 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 149C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 8,515 miles

end float evident in steering box arm

Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,870 miles

dampness around n/s/r brake backplate

dampness around steering box

play front axle steering pivt

play in steering box

Fail 11 Apr 2016 6,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

dampness around n/s/r brake backplate

dampness around steering box

play front axle steering pivt

play in steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,278 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 5,256 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

dampness around steering box

play in steering idler arm

slight play o/s and n/s/r wheels.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 3,499 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak nearside rear diff.

Slight oil leak steering box.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 3,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak nearside rear diff.

Slight oil leak steering box.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 282 miles

slight oil leak n/s/r diff.

slight oil leak on steering box.

slight play o/s and n/s/f king pins.

slight play o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,614 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 97,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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ACY 149C is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ACY 149C, 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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ACY 149C is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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