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F12 BVW

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,529 mi
Last recorded201,529 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 201,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 199,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 198,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 196,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 195,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 191,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 186,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 197,189 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 192,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 184,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 177,409 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 177,391 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 177,391 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 173,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 170,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 163,544 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 163,523 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 158,403 miles

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

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack

some corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 15 Apr 2008 158,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack

some corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 18 Apr 2007 150,773 miles

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

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

slight binding of offside front brake

slight play in offside end of steering rack

surface corrosion to offside front wheelarch

Pass 21 Apr 2006 143,145 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 143,093 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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F12 BVW is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 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 F12 BVW, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F12 BVW registered?

F12 BVW is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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