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AF62 WME

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,660 mi
Last recorded172,660 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 WME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 172,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint seeping grease

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 164,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint seeping grease

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 153,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint seeping grease.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 144,599 miles

Both front top mount bearings Nosie when steering rotated lock to lock

Nearside Front Drive shaft leaking

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,329 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 127,551 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,934 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,603 miles

small chip in zone A smaller than 10mm

two chips in window screen outside zone A smaller than 40mm

Fail 29 Jul 2019 115,598 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

small chip in zone A smaller than 10mm

two chips in window screen outside zone A smaller than 40mm

Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,479 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Aug 2018 109,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer,o/s/f inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WME is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WME, 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 WME registered?

AF62 WME is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is AF62 WME safe to buy?

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