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AJ02 RED

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,459 mi
Last recorded132,459 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 RED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 132,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 123,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 114,269 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,372 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,753 miles

drivers mirror unit damaged

front and rear brake discs corroded

under shields fitted restricting full view

Fail 16 Mar 2019 80,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

drivers mirror unit damaged

front and rear brake discs corroded

under shields fitted restricting full view

Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2017 74,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline illegal (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,906 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,919 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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AJ02 RED is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ02 RED, 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 AJ02 RED registered?

AJ02 RED is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AJ02 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 RED shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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