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BV12 UMB

2012 Volkswagen Van

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,006 mi
Last recorded166,006 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Van66,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 166,006 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 166,006 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 154,892 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,847 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 145,839 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick backing of pad to lip of disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease but no obvious hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,304 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear Inner pads look low, limited vision advise wheels off inspection asap

Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,835 miles

corrosion in exhaust

Fail 7 Feb 2022 123,827 miles

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

corrosion in exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,226 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,133 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 66,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f day time running light is not working

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,370 miles

n/s/f day time running light is not working

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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BV12 UMB is a 2012 Volkswagen Van in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,370 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV12 UMB is a 2012 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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