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AD12 GKU

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,510 mi
Last recorded174,510 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 174,510 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 174,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 168,973 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 163,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 160,258 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 160,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 157,499 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6mm limet (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not detected on emissions test

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2020 154,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 152,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

spare wheel carrier bolt loose

Fail 6 Sep 2019 152,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

spare wheel carrier bolt loose

Pass 24 Jul 2018 145,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,108 miles

exhaust system deteriorated but no leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2016 128,680 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GKU, 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 AD12 GKU registered?

AD12 GKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AD12 GKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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