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AF12 WXB

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,919 mi
Last recorded79,919 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 79,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 79,564 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,873 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 77,873 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,028 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 70,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,615 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,392 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 WXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

AF12 WXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AF12 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WXB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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