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AO62 LHR

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,537 mi
Last recorded38,537 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 38,537 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 38,499 miles

Obligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 33,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to tyre not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front CV Grease around O.S.F cv boot. no damage or splits to boot, boot is secure.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to tyre but not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 31,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear High level brake light damaged & not working

Offside Rear High level brake light damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread in centre & edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside High level brake light inop & damaged

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter leaking grease but not damaged or insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread in centre & edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 23,418 miles

Nearside High level brake light inop & lamp damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2017 19,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,805 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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AO62 LHR is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 AO62 LHR, 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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AO62 LHR is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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