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E7 HNS

2012 Volkswagen Van

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,566 mi
Last recorded110,566 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Van66,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 HNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,159 miles

DRL's not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,899 miles

Dayrun lamps not working

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 85,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,015 miles

both rear exhaust boxes corroded outer skin

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,355 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 66,228 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,873 miles

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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E7 HNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Van in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E7 HNS, 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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What year was E7 HNS registered?

E7 HNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is E7 HNS safe to buy?

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