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AD53 NAD

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,147 mi
Last recorded216,147 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 NAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 216,147 miles

All Tyre Valves Perished

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 207,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 199,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 189,080 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jul 2023 189,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2022 174,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 174,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 161,266 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 145,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 130,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 118,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 113,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,430 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 66,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AD53 NAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD53 NAD, 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 AD53 NAD registered?

AD53 NAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is AD53 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 NAD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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