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T2 DTU

2012 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Unknown68,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 56,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 46,566 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 46,566 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,535 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 42,535 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,333 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 41,783 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 41,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 41,142 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 41,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pad pin (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,990 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 38,990 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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T2 DTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 68,756 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T2 DTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T2 DTU?

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What year was T2 DTU registered?

T2 DTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is T2 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 DTU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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