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ARA 416A

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 416A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,526 miles

under side rusting

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,192 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,212 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,109 miles

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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ARA 416A is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARA 416A, 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 ARA 416A registered?

ARA 416A is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is ARA 416A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 416A shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARA 416A have outstanding finance?

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