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L700 RET

2012 Volkswagen T-porter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T-porter100,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 RET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 94,197 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,516 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,036 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,331 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,390 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres slightly worn on edges

wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,700 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 55,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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L700 RET is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L700 RET, 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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What year was L700 RET registered?

L700 RET is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is L700 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 RET shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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