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DU12 BBB

2021 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,244 mi
Last recorded34,244 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter42,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 34,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 117,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 27,815 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 27,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 22,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,051 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r suspension arm brake flexi to caliper brake flexi steel brake pipe swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear due to vehicle being stood surface corrosion to braking surfaces but performance all ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r suspension arm brake flexi to caliper brake flexi steel brake pipe swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre n/s/r 2 x nail ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,099 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 105,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under tray fitted obscuring under side components.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,528 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU12 BBB is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,399 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 DU12 BBB, 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 5 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 DU12 BBB registered?

DU12 BBB is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2021.

Is DU12 BBB safe to buy?

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