2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · J27 FAR
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 109,552 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J27 FAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 109,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J27 FAR 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 (J27 FAR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected outer calliper retaining”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
J27 FAR Mileage History
- 10/10/202289,521 mi
- 09/10/202396,929 mi+7,408 mi
- 27/09/2024100,658 mi+3,729 mi
- 09/10/2025109,526 mi+8,868 mi
- 10/10/2025109,552 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 6,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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