2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · M12 RBD
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 121,018 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M12 RBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 121,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 RBD 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 (M12 RBD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
M12 RBD Mileage History
- 10/08/202394,788 mi
- 22/07/2024103,822 mi+9,034 mi
- 12/08/2025112,778 mi+8,956 mi
- 06/08/2026120,967 mi+8,189 mi
- 11/08/2026121,018 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 8,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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