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AF12 ZZT

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,572 mi
Last recorded162,572 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 162,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 151,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,413 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables starting to rust and pull off spring connection broken but cables returning ok (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,210 miles

Rear handbrake cables starting to rust where coverings are broken

Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,236 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables starting to rust (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer skin rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 105,236 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables starting to rust (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer skin rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,773 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened lower drivers belt damaged (5.2.2a)

tyres do not comply with vehicle weight

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,465 miles

tyres do not comply with vehicle weight

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 ZZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

AF12 ZZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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