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KT12 UYW

2012 Volkswagen T-porter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,004 mi
Last recorded170,004 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T-porter100,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT12 UYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 170,004 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 170,004 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 162,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 162,820 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 162,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 154,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 144,199 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under body corrosion

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 144,199 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under body corrosion

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 135,743 miles

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

Centre exhaust box corroded

Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,689 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system corroded in places

Handbrake cable return spring not attached

Rear Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Fail 20 Aug 2020 129,677 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system corroded in places

Handbrake cable return spring not attached

Rear Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Pass 16 Feb 2019 114,615 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,181 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Cuts in nearside front tyre

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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KT12 UYW is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KT12 UYW, 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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KT12 UYW is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 4 June 2012.

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