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AP12 DHG

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,235 mi
Last recorded143,235 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working .

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cover . (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens taped up . (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 143,235 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working .

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cover . (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens taped up . (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,241 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear light damaged with temp repair

Pass 6 Nov 2023 127,412 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 127,412 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,494 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 118,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,906 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,600 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Broken check strap (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Broken check strap (6.2.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,998 miles

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

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

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

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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AP12 DHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP12 DHG, 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 AP12 DHG registered?

AP12 DHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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