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WU12 AKO

2012 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,700 mi
Last recorded50,700 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper Van36,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 AKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 50,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 49,663 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 43,149 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 43,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 34,351 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,491 miles

both front lower suspension joints have slight play

steering gaiter --not rack--split--replacement advised

Fail 23 Mar 2021 33,491 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front lower suspension joints have slight play

steering gaiter --not rack--split--replacement advised

Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,205 miles

steering gaiter deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2020 33,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

steering gaiter deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,164 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 32,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,718 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,443 miles

Central Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,239 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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WU12 AKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 36,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU12 AKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU12 AKO registered?

WU12 AKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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