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AJ12 TYV

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,927 mi
Last recorded107,927 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 TYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 107,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,237 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2025 106,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2024 101,920 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 101,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking near rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking near the rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,610 miles

Nearside Front drl not working

Rear rear seats removed so belts not tested

Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,069 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed

Fail 21 Jun 2022 94,069 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged anchor/buckle casing broken off (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,049 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2020 90,049 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,190 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,029 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle cover is damaged but buckle still operates correctly

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,417 miles

Front windscreen washers weak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,490 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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AJ12 TYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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