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AD12 BHA

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,201 mi
Last recorded117,201 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material delaminated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material delaminated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,437 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 108,436 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,575 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 104,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,681 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,782 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust rusting

Fail 9 Sep 2021 83,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,474 miles

Rear seats missing

exhaust rusting

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,017 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 3 Sep 2019 74,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,255 miles

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs lipped

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall and getting worn

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside windscreen wiper blade showing wear

Offside Front tyre getting worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,377 miles

Centre Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,338 miles

child seat fitted to front middle seat belt

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s under tray damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to front middle seat belt

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s under tray damaged

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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AD12 BHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD12 BHA, 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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AD12 BHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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