2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · AF62 GGA

The official MOT record shows the 2012 Volkswagen Transporter currently holds a valid pass following its most recent examination on 6 July 2026 at 194,575 miles, though this outcome was conditional on a minor defect regarding the offside registration plate lamp. Across the five recorded tests spanning January 2022 to July 2026, the vehicle has passed every assessment without any failure entries. The maintenance trend reads as broadly stable in terms of pass outcomes, yet a persistent cluster of advisories relating to tyre deterioration has emerged over the last four consecutive tests, signalling a recurring issue rather than a one-off observation. Mileage accumulation appears heavy and relatively consistent for the vehicle's age. At roughly 13,900 miles per year on average, the Transporter has covered substantial distance in working life. Between the January 2022 test and the April 2023 entry, the record jumps to an unspecified mileage point, but from April 2023 (at approximately 162,000 miles implied) through to July 2026 (194,575 miles), the van has added around 32,500 miles in roughly three years and three months, equating to an annual rate close to 10,000 miles in the more recent period. The twelve-month gap between the July 2025 and July 2026 tests is consistent with this pattern, showing no extended periods off the road. Such sustained high usage accelerates wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts, even when no failures are recorded. The advisory history warrants close physical inspection before purchase. Tyre perishing has been flagged on the nearside front across both the 2023 and 2024 tests, and cracking was noted on both rears in 2024 and 2025, with a further observation of cracked fronts in 2025. Two separate entries record nails in the offside rear tyre (2023 and 2024), suggesting repeated contact with debris or poor roadside awareness. The 2024 test also flagged an insecure nearside undertray, and the 2026 inspection noted deterioration of the bonnet primary retaining device. A buyer should physically inspect the undertray fixings, bonnet catch mechanism, and all four tyres for sidewall cracking, while also checking for binding calipers, uneven brake pad wear, exhaust corrosion, and structural rust around the load area, as high-mileage Transporter chassis commonly suffer in these areas despite clean test outcomes.