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BV12 UAT

2012 Volkswagen Tr-porter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tr-porter122,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTr-porter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 95,722 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 95,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,778 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2025 93,616 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,037 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 77,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,369 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,298 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tr-porter?

Based on 4,241 MOT tests across 366 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
6,633
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
366
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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BV12 UAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Tr-porter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Tr-porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 122,794 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 Tr-porter fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 UAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tr-porter typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Tr-porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV12 UAT registered?

BV12 UAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Tr-porter, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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