2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · GL12 UTG
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 105,147 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL12 UTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 105,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 UTG 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 (GL12 UTG) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GL12 UTG Mileage History
- 19/09/2023100,289 mi
- 03/10/2024103,078 mi+2,789 mi
- 03/10/2024103,078 mi
- 26/09/2025105,146 mi+2,068 mi
- 26/09/2025105,147 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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