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A12 KVS

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 105,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 98,834 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 92,096 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,352 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,352 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative PLUG LOOSE ON GEARBOX (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,729 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,995 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A12 KVS is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 84,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 KVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 KVS registered?

A12 KVS is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is A12 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 KVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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