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AF12 VYH

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,723 mi
Last recorded151,723 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 151,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,287 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 142,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 132,698 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,284 miles

Exhaust corroded (rear )

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded (rear )

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,646 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 97,646 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Pad separating from back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded centre and rear box

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded centre and rear box

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,891 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,891 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front tyre @3mm

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 VYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

AF12 VYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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