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AJ12 AEW

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,075 mi
Last recorded107,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,075 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 107,075 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,254 miles

advise n/s front inner drive shaft joint weeping grease minorly monitor

advise n/s front lower ball joint dust cover weeping slightly border line pass on m o t

advise o/s high level stop light inoperative

topped up engine oil level to carry out diesel smoke test

Fail 24 Nov 2020 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror is damaged and multiple imaging (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

advise n/s front inner drive shaft joint weeping grease minorly monitor

advise n/s front lower ball joint dust cover weeping slightly border line pass on m o t

advise o/s high level stop light inoperative

topped up engine oil level to carry out diesel smoke test

Pass 15 May 2019 81,622 miles

near side front wing mirror cracked

off side rear tyre worn on the edge

Pass 12 May 2018 71,561 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 May 2018 71,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2017 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 51,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 51,765 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f/ shoulders (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,580 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 39,580 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AJ12 AEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ12 AEW, 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 AJ12 AEW registered?

AJ12 AEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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