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A12 YAJ

2007 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,634 mi
Last recorded118,634 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 118,634 miles

Exhaust middle and back box corroded, also middle box blowing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel damage to outer rim

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake disc inner badly corroded

panel damage all round, also n/s/f door mirror outercasing damage

Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 113,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure lens (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 112,122 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,558 miles

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

Rear Both Brakepipes to the brakehoses corroded

front and rear bumper damage

Fail 8 Aug 2022 106,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both Brakepipes to the brakehoses corroded

front and rear bumper damage

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,680 miles

front and rear bumper damage

Fail 10 May 2021 96,141 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear bumper damage

Pass 4 May 2020 89,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 75,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look to be worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 75,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look to be worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 61,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,584 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 42,751 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,742 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,732 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 YAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 YAJ, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A12 YAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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