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EK12 WYM

2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,696 mi
Last recorded192,696 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle112,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 WYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 192,696 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case damaged also release catch damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant below minimum

under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2025 192,696 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin breather pipe leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case damaged also release catch damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant below minimum

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 180,734 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 172,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 172,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front day running lamp in operative

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 158,475 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 158,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Excessively corroded & cables braking due to corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 140,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to middle row. ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2021 140,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to middle row. ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 123,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,756 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,557 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Upper & Central-Advise Repair(s) (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pad(s)-Wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs worn, rear inner pads approx 70% worn, front pads approx 60% worn

wipers poor

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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EK12 WYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 112,756 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 Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 WYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK12 WYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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