2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · SO12 BWD
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 107,426 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 BWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 107,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 BWD 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 (SO12 BWD) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
SO12 BWD Mileage History
- 23/08/202494,703 mi
- 18/08/2025102,302 mi+7,599 mi
- 18/08/2025102,302 mi
- 20/08/2026107,428 mi+5,126 mi
- 21/08/2026107,426 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 6,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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