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AJ12 RFY

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 149,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 149,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 141,039 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread low, 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 141,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread low, 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 135,305 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroding.

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, 3 mm, and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 123,677 miles

Center and rear exhaust sections corroding.

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and central tread low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking. ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,806 miles

Center and rear exhaust sections corroded slightly.

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded slightly. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread getting low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 116,806 miles

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

Center and rear exhaust sections corroded slightly.

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread getting low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,766 miles

Center exhaust silencer is slightly corroded.

Coil spring corroded All springs are slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm and wearing thin on the extreme inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm and wearing thin on the extreme inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 102,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm and wearing thin on the extreme inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm and wearing thin on the extreme inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,352 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,350 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges & rear tyres perished & cracking

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,502 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 38,502 miles

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

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 RFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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