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AK12 AAN

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 129,253 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin separating

Fail 5 Mar 2026 129,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Centre exhaust box outer skin separating

Pass 18 Apr 2025 127,596 miles

Central exhaust center box outer skin separating

Pass 22 Apr 2024 125,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 122,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,037 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 122,037 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water stained (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 110,850 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 110,845 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,124 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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AK12 AAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc 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 AK12 AAN, 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 AK12 AAN registered?

AK12 AAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 AAN safe to buy?

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