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AF62 UNP

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,595 mi
Last recorded138,595 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 138,595 miles

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

Rattle noise from gearbox area requires further investigation

Fail 16 Feb 2026 138,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault off side rear sensor broken (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing broken (1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front day light not working

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2025 129,407 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,725 miles

Exhaust box outer skins corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 2 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 123,725 miles

Exhaust box outer skins corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 2 ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bolt missing! (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,522 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 118,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,452 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

front and rear tyres different profiles

Fail 15 Nov 2021 110,452 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

front and rear tyres different profiles

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 92,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 71,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,942 miles

front and rear discs lipped and worn

front pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2016 55,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,750 miles

Windscreen chipped but not affecting drivers view of the road.

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 UNP is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

AF62 UNP is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AF62 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 UNP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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