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AF62 UMM

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

251,348 mi
Last recorded251,348 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 251,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 250,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 240,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 235,112 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 222,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 218,742 miles

Exhaust heatshield on silencer corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 218,738 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield on silencer corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 203,791 miles

n/s/f tyre-With wearing outer treads

Fail 16 Aug 2019 203,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre-With wearing outer treads

Pass 4 Sep 2018 178,783 miles

n/s under tray-Missing to underside of vehicle

o/s under tray-Damaged/in-complete

Fail 3 Sep 2018 178,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s under tray-Missing to underside of vehicle

n/s/f shock absorber-Worn/weak-Advise Replacement

o/s under tray-Damaged/in-complete

Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,308 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre(s)-Wearing inner & outer tread(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 81,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UMM 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 AF62 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

AF62 UMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AF62 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 UMM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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