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AM03 BUS

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,162 mi
Last recorded178,162 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 178,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 178,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 177,717 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 11 Aug 2025 177,713 miles

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil bound (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 176,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 16 Aug 2023 175,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive dsg gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded/loose

Fail 11 Aug 2023 175,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray insecure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure bolts holding towbar/crash bar are loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive dsg gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded/loose

Pass 2 Aug 2022 173,077 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 172,121 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 172,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 170,568 miles

brake pipes protective coated

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 156,502 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 May 2019 155,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 150,102 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 137,205 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,506 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 121,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre size 255/45 R18

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tread on front Tyres is in poor condition

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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AM03 BUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AM03 BUS, 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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AM03 BUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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