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AF12 HZN

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,234 mi
Last recorded137,234 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 137,233 miles

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

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 134,936 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 134,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 133,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 130,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,351 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,488 miles

Nearside Front Slight leak of grease from C.V gaiter (pinhole)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow cut in inner sidewall running through into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,321 miles

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2018 102,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,186 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,575 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,247 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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AF12 HZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZN, 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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What year was AF12 HZN registered?

AF12 HZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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