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AJ61 GXU

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 91,603 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 91,603 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes

Fail 15 Jul 2024 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes

Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,803 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,229 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

high level stop light missing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,101 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,420 miles

surface corrosion exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,955 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,865 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,277 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,081 miles

Exhaust emissions reading to clean to detect

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,164 miles

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

stones in n/s/f tyre.

stones in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 36,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

stones in n/s/f tyre.

stones in n/s/r tyre.

wipers starting to smear.

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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AJ61 GXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 GXU, 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 AJ61 GXU registered?

AJ61 GXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is AJ61 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 GXU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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