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AJ12 NHY

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

262,386 mi
Last recorded262,386 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 262,386 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 262,304 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 254,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 244,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 239,965 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 239,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Re-turn spring (1.1.15 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 226,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 221,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 215,283 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Fail 23 May 2018 214,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 191,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,124 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 123,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

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 NHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

AJ12 NHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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