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APP 727J

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 727J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 90,695 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 90,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,568 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 80,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 9 Nov 2021 69,523 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 69,523 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,879 miles

both front lower suspension rear bushes soft

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,879 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both front lower suspension rear bushes soft

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,894 miles

Front tyres on 3mm/n/s/r on 3mm edges worn/o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Fail 1 Sep 2017 29,894 miles

Front tyres on 3mm/n/s/r on 3mm edges worn/o/s/r tyre on 4mm

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket loose (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 17,524 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,183 miles

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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APP 727J is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 APP 727J, 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 APP 727J registered?

APP 727J is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is APP 727J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 727J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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