2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · R27 DAT
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 120,504 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R27 DAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 120,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R27 DAT 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 (R27 DAT) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
R27 DAT Mileage History
- 15/01/2024110,504 mi
- 15/01/2024110,504 mi
- 27/01/2025114,691 mi+4,187 mi
- 27/01/2025114,693 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/2026120,504 mi+5,811 mi
Average of roughly 4,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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