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AP62 FSN

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,079 mi
Last recorded74,079 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,079 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroding

Exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2025 74,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes slightly corroding

Exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,844 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes on trailing arms starting to corrode (protective coating swollen/bubbling). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear tyres have minor cuts, some with stones embedded. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid broken pipe in engine bay (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

tread damage to n/s/r tyre,stones in cuts

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,806 miles

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2019 56,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,732 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low

tread damage to all tyres, stones in cuts

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,734 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,417 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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AP62 FSN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AP62 FSN, 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 AP62 FSN registered?

AP62 FSN is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AP62 FSN safe to buy?

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