2012 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AF12 JAU
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 160,372 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF12 JAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 160,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF12 JAU 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 (AF12 JAU) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AF12 JAU Mileage History
- 03/10/2023133,767 mi
- 03/10/2023133,767 mi
- 07/10/2024146,568 mi+12,801 mi
- 03/04/2026160,344 mi+13,776 mi
- 03/04/2026160,372 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 10,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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