2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · D16 GAV
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 144,665 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,665 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
D16 GAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 144,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D16 GAV Mileage History
- 02/02/2023137,621 mi
- 03/02/2023137,639 mi+18 mi
- 24/02/2024141,013 mi+3,374 mi
- 24/04/2025143,093 mi+2,080 mi
- 24/04/2026144,665 mi+1,572 mi
Average of roughly 2,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D16 GAV 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 (D16 GAV) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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