2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · JA53 SBS
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 238,231 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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JA53 SBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 238,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA53 SBS 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 (JA53 SBS) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
JA53 SBS Mileage History
- 14/11/2022202,885 mi
- 18/11/2022202,885 mi
- 05/06/2024212,781 mi+9,896 mi
- 29/05/2025223,928 mi+11,147 mi
- 28/05/2026238,231 mi+14,303 mi
Average of roughly 10,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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