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AF12 HZJ

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,162 mi
Last recorded235,162 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 235,162 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 235,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 231,670 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 231,599 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2023 228,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2022 224,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 219,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 210,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 204,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 199,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 178,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AF12 HZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF12 HZJ, 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 AF12 HZJ registered?

AF12 HZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 HZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HZJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 HZJ have outstanding finance?

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