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AF12 YUU

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,179 mi
Last recorded164,179 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 164,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 160,411 miles

EXHAUST SYSTOME CORRODED

FUEL PIPS CORRODED OVER THE ENGINE

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 155,151 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 150,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 146,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 140,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 135,524 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,046 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 130,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,604 miles

Main exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,762 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 117,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 117,127 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 113,348 miles

tyres may not be compatible with vehicle.

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 YUU 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 YUU, 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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AF12 YUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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