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AO12 LXT

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

328,442 mi
Last recorded328,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 328,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 315,622 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 310,270 miles

Emissions too low to register

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 310,270 miles

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 305,945 miles

Emissions too low to register

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 293,530 miles

Emissions too low to register

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 293,530 miles

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 283,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 266,667 miles

Central Box Exhaust Corroded but not weakened

Fail 18 Jun 2019 256,484 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Box Exhaust Corroded but not weakened

Nearside Center seat belt Twisted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 233,330 miles

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

Rusty hand brake cable

Pass 14 Jun 2018 200,195 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 200,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 167,296 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 128,913 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,641 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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AO12 LXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO12 LXT, 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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AO12 LXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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