2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · VN12 OTU
2012 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2012. Recorded mileage 136,681 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 OTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VN12 OTU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Transit (VN12 OTU) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VN12 OTU Mileage History
- 06/01/2024136,440 mi
- 17/01/2024136,447 mi+7 mi
- 28/01/2025136,681 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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