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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

A12 LEYMOT history

A12 LEY is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 79,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

A12 LEY grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
79,949 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LEY was last recorded at 79,949 miles on 8 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,948 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,949 miles
  • 2025 – 79,948 miles
  • 2024 – 79,945 miles
  • 2022 – 78,872 miles
  • 2021 – 76,247 miles
  • 2020 – 74,015 miles
  • 2019 – 68,104 miles
  • 2018 – 58,604 miles
  • 2017 – 55,837 miles
  • 2016 – 52,312 miles
  • 2015 – 49,959 miles
  • 2014 – 45,644 miles
  • 2013 – 41,753 miles
  • 2012 – 38,398 miles
  • 2011 – 34,376 miles
  • 2010 – 29,997 miles
  • 2009 – 25,806 miles
  • 2008 – 19,126 miles
  • 2007 – 13,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,949 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front chassis corroded out side prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust support broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,949 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    111166921226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail79,948 miles (+3)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,948 miles
    Test number
    964409834791
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front shock absorbers

  3. Pass79,945 miles (+1,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    412652885140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,872 miles (+2,625)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,872 miles
    Test number
    623860173495
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    871692450925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,247 miles (+1,065)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    577669934109
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,182 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    219356727237
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail75,182 miles (+1,167)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    786824648519
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,015 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,015 miles
    Test number
    144114965845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,013 miles (+5,909)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    137590641839
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak by filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  11. Pass68,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    488864067942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded out side prescribed area

  12. Fail68,104 miles (+9,500)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    737476190655
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded out side prescribed area

  13. Pass58,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    984609569697
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support broken

  14. Fail58,604 miles (+2,767)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    612271458781
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support broken

  15. Pass55,837 miles (+3,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    555911317227
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass52,312 miles (+2,353)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    818329504022
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis is corroded but outside any prescribed area
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play at offside

  17. Pass49,959 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,959 miles
    Test number
    217560685493
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Fail49,958 miles (+4,314)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,958 miles
    Test number
    827826975132
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass45,644 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,644 miles
    Test number
    365455584144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Fail45,643 miles (+3,890)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    607667874175
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Fail41,753 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    645171463120
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass41,753 miles (+3,355)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    827231663145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass38,398 miles (+97)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,398 miles
    Test number
    438222942169
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Fail38,301 miles (+3,925)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    705515832198
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  25. Pass34,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,376 miles
    Test number
    697188931192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,376 miles (+4,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,376 miles
    Test number
    299527431158
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass29,997 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,997 miles
    Test number
    591989950117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,806 miles (+6,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,806 miles
    Test number
    243162259185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass19,126 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,126 miles
    Test number
    210468068492
    • NoteExhaust poor in condition

  30. Fail19,126 miles (+5,474)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,126 miles
    Test number
    214658668156
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteExhaust poor in condition

  31. Pass13,652 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,652 miles
    Test number
    851119167168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass13,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,302 miles
    Test number
    544078617015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LEY

Does A12 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LEY is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LEY?
The MOT on A12 LEY is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LEY done?
A12 LEY was recorded at 79,949 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has A12 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LEY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 LEY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 LEY find?
A12 LEY passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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