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A12 NPJ

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,135 mi
Last recorded77,135 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2024 71,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin poor condition

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,201 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre on gearbox mount (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 55,949 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 55,949 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted brake calliper slider rubbers insecure/falling out (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 40,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,004 miles

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 NPJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ registered?

A12 NPJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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