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AJ12 XOF

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

274,691 mi
Last recorded274,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 274,691 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 262,383 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 249,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 236,426 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 228,165 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 216,921 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 206,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 206,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 191,264 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 189,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 173,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 155,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,171 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 23,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,716 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 XOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 XOF registered?

AJ12 XOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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