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AP57 DUB

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 91,516 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 88,554 miles

Adv Slight Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle..............

Pass 28 Dec 2023 86,272 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,114 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 84,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 69,260 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,132 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,527 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,549 miles

both front tyres on approx 3mm

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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AP57 DUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP57 DUB, 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 AP57 DUB registered?

AP57 DUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AP57 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 DUB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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