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AP12 DHV

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,985 mi
Last recorded31,985 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 30,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 30,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 28,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 28,776 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 22,805 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 17,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 15,441 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 15,441 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized (3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,858 miles

Nearside top mount bearing noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2016 7,923 miles

under trays fitted obscuring most underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 4,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

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

Is AP12 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 DHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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