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AH61 LEY

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

254,629 mi
Last recorded254,629 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH61 LEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 254,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 253,158 miles

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

corrosion under side suspension components/exhaust

Fail 16 Apr 2025 253,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under side suspension components/exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2024 250,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 248,266 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre exhaust system outer skin loose

Fail 18 Apr 2023 248,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre exhaust system outer skin loose

Pass 11 Apr 2022 244,941 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables at rear fraying (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 242,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 238,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 232,871 miles

Coolant leak From Radiator ()

Offside Handbrake Cable Corroded & Slightly Weakend

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S Driveshaft Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 227,445 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 227,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 222,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 178,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 134,955 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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AH61 LEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AH61 LEY, 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 AH61 LEY registered?

AH61 LEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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