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T5 VYG

2012 Volkswagen T-porter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,764 mi
Last recorded158,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T-porter100,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 158,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 158,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 154,627 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 147,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 138,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,816 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 129,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 121,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,643 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 95,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 95,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder stuck on sreeen (8.3.1b)

Central Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 44,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,254 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,254 miles

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads worn

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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T5 VYG is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T5 VYG, 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 T5 VYG registered?

T5 VYG is a 2012 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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