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AF12 YUW

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,378 mi
Last recorded136,378 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,378 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 136,378 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 129,956 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

near side wiper starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,323 miles

dual mass flywheel noisey

Fail 23 Oct 2023 128,323 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

dual mass flywheel noisey

Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,070 miles

dual mass flywheel noisey

Fail 28 Oct 2022 125,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

dual mass flywheel noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2021 124,034 miles

all brakes poor condition wearing low and corroded

wear in both front suspension arm bushes

wear in duel mass fly wheel on clutch

wear in o/s drive shaft

Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,666 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 122,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 120,355 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S MIRROR COVER MISSING.

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,186 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 119,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,824 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 116,824 miles

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,170 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 YUW is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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