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AF12 XTX

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,485 mi
Last recorded125,485 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 125,485 miles

Exhaust boxes delaminating

Front suspension turrets corroded

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

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 107,228 miles

Centre exhaust box delaminating

Rear suspension components corroded Shocks springs and arms.

Surface corrosion on front suspension turrets

Pass 4 Apr 2024 101,501 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 101,496 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,797 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 92,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

various suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,864 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,766 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,867 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,300 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,493 miles

emissions to low to register on test equipment.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 42,493 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emissions to low to register on test equipment.

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 XTX 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 78.6%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

AF12 XTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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