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BU52 LOV

2012 Volkswagen T-porter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,082 mi
Last recorded110,082 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T-porter100,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 110,082 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 104,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,017 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,869 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,136 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 84,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T-porter?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
7,063
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 23
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BU52 LOV is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen T-porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 100,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T-porter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 LOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T-porter typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen T-porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 LOV registered?

BU52 LOV is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BU52 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 LOV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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