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AP12 DHJ

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,054 mi
Last recorded128,054 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 114,789 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 101,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 95,075 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,343 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,407 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,188 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,974 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,974 miles

Headlamp aim too high both aims (1.8)

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

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 DHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP12 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP12 DHJ registered?

AP12 DHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is AP12 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 DHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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