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AJ62 BVB

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,541 mi
Last recorded121,541 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s & n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 121,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s & n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,060 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip, zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,262 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 94,203 miles

Nearside Front DTL not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2022 94,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DTL not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,880 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,623 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,619 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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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AJ62 BVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ62 BVB, 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 AJ62 BVB registered?

AJ62 BVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is AJ62 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 BVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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