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AK61 VKG

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

275,564 mi
Last recorded275,564 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 275,564 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 258,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 240,833 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 223,818 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 205,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 183,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 172,049 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 172,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Feb 2017 141,626 miles

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

Offside Front Outer windscreen has a crack at top does not affect drivers view of road

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

Offside Front mirror cover not fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,663 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,663 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,103 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AK61 VKG is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK61 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK61 VKG registered?

AK61 VKG is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AK61 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 VKG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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