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BV62 DWN

2012 Volkswagen T-porter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,241 mi
Last recorded193,241 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T-porter100,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 193,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

drivers seat base worn

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2024 185,376 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wing mirror casing missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside and centre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2024 185,370 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wing mirror casing missing

Fail 25 Apr 2024 182,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 174,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056516C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 166,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 166,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under shields broken

Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,704 miles

DPF light on

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under shields broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 147,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 127,653 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056516C (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 104,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 2056516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 104,929 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 2056516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,647 miles

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

Nearside undertrays missing/insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 44,647 miles

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

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

Nearside undertrays missing/insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV62 DWN is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 BV62 DWN, 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.

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BV62 DWN is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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