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AJ12 XOP

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,266 mi
Last recorded148,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 148,266 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Fail 13 Jan 2026 148,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 136,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 136,758 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 127,427 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT, NO CORDS EXPOSED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

Fail 22 Jan 2024 127,426 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT, NO CORDS EXPOSED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,285 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 16 Feb 2021 96,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,050 miles

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

OUTER SKIN OF SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,803 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,438 miles

both rear tyres cracked and stepped on tread, nearside rear on 2mm

front brake pads approx 85%worn , discs worn and lipped

nearside rear door high level stop lamp has poor light output

offside front tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,655 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls, offside front tyre very lightly cracked

front brake discs lipped, pads approx 75% worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,664 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 XOP is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2012.

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