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AK05 DUB

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 138,411 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 138,411 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 133,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 132,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 128,078 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,547 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 127,547 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 123,538 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,197 miles

emission report not possible

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,608 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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AK05 DUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK05 DUB, 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 AK05 DUB registered?

AK05 DUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AK05 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 DUB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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