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AJ12 EHX

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,990 mi
Last recorded88,990 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system is rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2026 88,978 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

exhaust system is rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2025 88,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f day running lamp not working

Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,958 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 80,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,807 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Day time running light not working.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 73,807 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt not accessible due to seat covers fitted over belt. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Day time running light not working.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,255 miles

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Nov 2021 66,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer not working switch broken (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 59,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer dust cover slightly damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 48,573 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear seats center seat belt buckle casing and release mechanism missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer dust cover slightly damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,201 miles

Both rear handbrake cables rusty

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 36,201 miles

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

Both rear handbrake cables rusty

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 29,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,924 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 17,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

offside front tyre perished, wearing on inner and outer edges and has slight damage to inner sidewall

offside wiper blade smearing screen

rear seats removed at time of test

slight damage to offside rear light lens

stone chips in front screen

Fail 20 Oct 2014 17,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

offside front tyre perished, wearing on inner and outer edges and has slight damage to inner sidewall

offside wiper blade smearing screen

rear seats removed at time of test

slight damage to offside rear light lens

stone chips in front screen

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 EHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 EHX, 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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AJ12 EHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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