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AD12 BHN

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,629 mi
Last recorded94,629 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded but not leaking ( both rear silencers)

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,694 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,950 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 85,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,457 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,479 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 68,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 62,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 42,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AD12 BHN, 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 AD12 BHN registered?

AD12 BHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AD12 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 BHN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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