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P33 TMX

2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle112,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 TMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 116,009 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,752 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 103,752 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,235 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE 3.2MM

Offside Front UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jun 2023 90,235 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE 3.2MM

Offside Front UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 May 2022 86,136 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 16 May 2022 86,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 18 May 2021 82,424 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,513 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also worn on the inner edge, and sidewall is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Some plastic panels under o/s/f floor are damaged

centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall is perished

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING , OUT OF SHAPE ,2.7MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear SEAT LOOSE ON RUNNERS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,143 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge and slightly perished

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge, and slightly perished

Undetected peak on emmisions

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,584 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Front washer jets poor

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged no cords visible

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged no cords visible

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f under shield damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,743 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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P33 TMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 112,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P33 TMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P33 TMX registered?

P33 TMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is P33 TMX safe to buy?

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