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AJ07 DON

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,916 mi
Last recorded48,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 DON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 48,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 46,531 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 42,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 38,528 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 38,452 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 37,540 miles

Brake cable damaged Front to rear handbrake cable damaged by excessive corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable damaged/frayed/weakened by excessive corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable damaged/frayed/weakened by excessive corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Pipe across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,296 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,381 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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AJ07 DON is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AJ07 DON, 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 AJ07 DON registered?

AJ07 DON is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is AJ07 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ07 DON shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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