2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · BJ12 AAY
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2012. Recorded mileage 147,599 miles. MOT valid until 22/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
BJ12 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 147,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BJ12 AAY Mileage History
- 17/11/2022121,006 mi
- 15/11/2023129,960 mi+8,954 mi
- 18/11/2024138,772 mi+8,812 mi
- 19/11/2024138,772 mi
- 23/02/2026147,599 mi+8,827 mi
Average of roughly 8,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ12 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Transporter (BJ12 AAY) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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