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AF12 TVM

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

196,689 mi
Last recorded196,689 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 196,689 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 196,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shockvabsorber casing corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 185,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 173,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 173,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 159,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 138,630 miles

Corrosion on exhaust center section

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 128,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 116,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,365 miles

damage/stone chips to windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,417 miles

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

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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AF12 TVM 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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

AF12 TVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 TVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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