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AD12 BHY

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

199,528 mi
Last recorded199,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 199,528 miles

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

both exhaust box outer layers poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2026 199,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear 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 very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both exhaust box outer layers poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2025 195,583 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 8 Jan 2025 195,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2024 187,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2023 185,254 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2023 185,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2023 180,573 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2022 172,630 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2021 159,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 155,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 149,879 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 143,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 136,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 129,694 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 129,694 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,970 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 642 miles

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 BHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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