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AF62 GFU

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,304 mi
Last recorded169,304 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 169,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust centre box outer skin peeling

Pass 28 Aug 2025 165,882 miles

Middle exhaust silencer skin peeling

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 162,397 miles

Middle exhaust silencer skin peeling

Pass 31 Aug 2023 158,934 miles

middle exhaust silencer skin peeling

Fail 29 Aug 2023 158,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

middle exhaust silencer skin peeling

Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,107 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 152,031 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 152,031 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 144,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 134,482 miles

Items removed from drivers view of the road

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 134,482 miles

Items removed from drivers view of the road

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF62 GFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF62 GFU, 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 AF62 GFU registered?

AF62 GFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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