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AL60 GRA

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL60 GRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 144,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 138,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 133,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 128,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 123,379 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 123,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 96,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AL60 GRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AL60 GRA, 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 AL60 GRA registered?

AL60 GRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is AL60 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL60 GRA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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