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AF12 YUX

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

298,395 mi
Last recorded298,395 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 298,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 290,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 290,879 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 279,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 264,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 263,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 250,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 240,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 208,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 178,469 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,438 miles

wipers poor

Fail 6 Apr 2017 143,438 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,964 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

under-trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,848 miles

small hole in nearside rear lense

Fail 14 Apr 2015 76,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small hole in nearside rear lense

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 YUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

AF12 YUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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