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AO12 ZBY

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,833 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Under tray partially missing

Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,452 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,817 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,314 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2021 64,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,727 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,991 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,183 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,450 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 23,262 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 ZBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO12 ZBY, 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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What year was AO12 ZBY registered?

AO12 ZBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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