2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · VE12 XEV
2012 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 125,033 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE12 XEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 125,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 XEV 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 (VE12 XEV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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 (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended third row seats (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
VE12 XEV Mileage History
- 20/09/2023111,394 mi
- 18/09/2024118,791 mi+7,397 mi
- 18/09/2024118,791 mi
- 19/09/2025124,968 mi+6,177 mi
- 25/09/2025125,033 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 6,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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