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AJ12 XOO

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 66,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 56,338 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,787 miles

exhaust silencers outer casings poor condition

n/s and centre middle row seat belt clasp casings missing

Fail 18 Jun 2019 52,787 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencers outer casings poor condition

n/s and centre middle row seat belt clasp casings missing

rear brake discs worn thin and heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,057 miles

Central Rear centre row seat belt clasp cover missing

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,418 miles

centre seat belt stalk on centre row of seats outer casing is broken

emissions too low to read

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,059 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register

Fail 24 Jun 2016 36,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust emissions too low to register

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 XOO is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

AJ12 XOO is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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