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AF62 XEK

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,166 mi
Last recorded55,166 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,166 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 55,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 52,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 49,744 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 49,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 47,315 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))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 47,315 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 44,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,893 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 38,080 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 38,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 37,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r road spring poorly seated

rear stop lamps and side lamps of same light intensity

Pass 20 Nov 2018 37,750 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 37,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 34,380 miles

undertrays damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2017 34,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre has bulge in inner sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2015 28,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

spare tyre has bulge in inner sidewall

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 XEK is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF62 XEK registered?

AF62 XEK is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is AF62 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 XEK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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