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T5 HCJ

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,975 mi
Last recorded51,975 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 HCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 51,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both exhaust box's outer skins corroded

various suspension components are corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 51,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both exhaust box's outer skins corroded

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,495 miles

center and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,368 miles

Rear outer back box exhaust skin deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,279 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,499 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 31,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,487 miles

bull bars fitted to front bumper

Fail 26 Jul 2016 28,487 miles

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

bull bars fitted to front bumper

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,175 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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T5 HCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 T5 HCJ, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T5 HCJ registered?

T5 HCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is T5 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 HCJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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