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AF12 HZP

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,222 mi
Last recorded145,222 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 145,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 142,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 141,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 141,234 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside components covered

Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,151 miles

Knock from engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion on under body

Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,950 miles

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

Nearside Lower silencer showing corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2020 133,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower silencer showing corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2019 127,037 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,542 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sets of rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,425 miles

EML on

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 100,425 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,800 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 HZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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