2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · T5 GEU
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 181,783 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T5 GEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 181,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T5 GEU 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 (T5 GEU) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
T5 GEU Mileage History
- 02/08/2023172,763 mi
- 25/07/2024177,653 mi+4,890 mi
- 26/07/2024177,654 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/2025181,779 mi+4,125 mi
- 17/07/2025181,783 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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