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AF12 HZK

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,393 mi
Last recorded195,393 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 195,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 195,393 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 193,669 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 192,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 187,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 181,382 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside damage to wing mirror

Pass 1 Apr 2021 177,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing mirror loose

Fail 31 Mar 2021 177,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing mirror loose

Pass 31 Jan 2020 173,634 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 173,622 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe damp

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside wing mirror loose

Pass 31 Jan 2019 168,127 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 164,063 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 159,981 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,806 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 140,806 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 106,372 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 HZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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