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AN51 MCE

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,684 mi
Last recorded199,684 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN51 MCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 199,684 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mouth (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 191,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 191,131 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 182,256 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 182,248 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 173,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 164,266 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 164,266 miles

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

Both front tyres perishing on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 155,597 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 155,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 145,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 136,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,179 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,474 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,809 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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AN51 MCE is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AN51 MCE, 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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AN51 MCE is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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