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AF62 UNS

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,316 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play getting close to needing replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 80,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play getting close to needing replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,774 miles

Exhaust corroded but no leaks

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside outer middle row ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,727 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,983 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dpf light illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 51,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 45,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,486 miles

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 UNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

AF62 UNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is AF62 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 UNS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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