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AL04 MYA

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,793 mi
Last recorded176,793 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 MYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 176,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 175,622 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 174,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 173,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 171,193 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 169,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 166,339 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw, not nail ()

Offside Rear body sill damaged badly, but not holed/sharp edges

Fail 23 Mar 2020 166,339 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and delaminated badly (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw, not nail ()

Offside Rear body sill damaged badly, but not holed/sharp edges

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 147,515 miles

gearbox noisy

Fail 30 Mar 2019 147,515 miles

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

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

gearbox noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2018 128,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,428 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 14 Mar 2017 110,428 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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AL04 MYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 AL04 MYA, 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 AL04 MYA registered?

AL04 MYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is AL04 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 MYA 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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