2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · RF12 OBK
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 165,220 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 OBK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 165,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 OBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Transporter (RF12 OBK) between July 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF12 OBK Mileage History
- 23/07/201551,106 mi
- 25/07/201661,765 mi+10,659 mi
- 26/07/201661,765 mi
- 10/07/201765,920 mi+4,155 mi
- 01/08/201871,798 mi+5,878 mi
- 31/07/201975,795 mi+3,997 mi
- 26/03/202184,827 mi+9,032 mi
- 01/04/202184,829 mi+2 mi
- 30/03/2022101,387 mi+16,558 mi
- 28/03/2023125,915 mi+24,528 mi
- 02/04/2024142,480 mi+16,565 mi
- 15/04/2024142,481 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/2025156,690 mi+14,209 mi
- 14/04/2026165,220 mi+8,530 mi
Average of roughly 10,638 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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