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AF12 WXE

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,182 mi
Last recorded90,182 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,182 miles

Nearside Washer misaligned

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,646 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,495 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,462 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged has a small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,335 miles

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,793 miles

Windscreen damaged in swept area but not obscuring drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,347 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WXE 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 100%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

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

Is AF12 WXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WXE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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