Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
A12 LPWMOT history
A12 LPW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 270,218 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 270,218 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,961 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 LPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 LPW was last recorded at 270,218 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 3,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 266,554 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,664 miles
- Average per year
- 10,961 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 270,218 miles
- 2025 – 266,554 miles
- 2024 – 262,292 miles
- 2023 – 257,202 miles
- 2022 – 252,287 miles
- 2021 – 247,096 miles
- 2019 – 235,901 miles
- 2018 – 228,160 miles
- 2017 – 216,248 miles
- 2016 – 198,679 miles
- 2015 – 173,126 miles
- 2014 – 147,733 miles
- 2013 – 121,412 miles
- 2012 – 116,803 miles
- 2011 – 104,628 miles
- 2010 – 96,303 miles
- 2008 – 79,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass270,218 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust system in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear tyre misshaped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass270,218 miles (+3,664)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 270,218 miles
- Test number
- 889370198654
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass266,554 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 266,554 miles
- Test number
- 282821855605
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshaped
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail266,554 miles (+4,262)5 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,554 miles
- Test number
- 249134899700
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshaped
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass262,292 miles (+5,090)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 262,292 miles
- Test number
- 181760844513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257,202 miles (+68)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 257,202 miles
- Test number
- 604880200761
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
Fail257,134 miles (+4,847)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,134 miles
- Test number
- 459892027402
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 limit average 2.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
Pass252,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 252,287 miles
- Test number
- 515725783883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail252,287 miles (+5,191)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,287 miles
- Test number
- 974145906458
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass247,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 247,096 miles
- Test number
- 523850358692
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail247,096 miles (+11,195)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,096 miles
- Test number
- 533818516950
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass235,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 235,901 miles
- Test number
- 290545221671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail235,901 miles (+7,741)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,901 miles
- Test number
- 782711602297
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass228,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 228,160 miles
- Test number
- 151587648982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail228,160 miles (+11,912)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,160 miles
- Test number
- 337702999111
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass216,248 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 216,248 miles
- Test number
- 811072693737
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body (3.6.B.2c)
Fail216,246 miles (+17,567)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,246 miles
- Test number
- 525889152799
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to canvas (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body (3.6.B.2c)
Pass198,679 miles (+25,553)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 198,679 miles
- Test number
- 491626378473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine (EGR?)
Pass173,126 miles (+25,393)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 173,126 miles
- Test number
- 567893385174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,733 miles (+26,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 147,733 miles
- Test number
- 666701494131
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 121,412 miles
- Test number
- 997795953180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,412 miles (+4,609)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,412 miles
- Test number
- 887195453154
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass116,803 miles (+12,175)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 116,803 miles
- Test number
- 456155472214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,628 miles (+8,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 104,628 miles
- Test number
- 329243741434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass96,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 96,303 miles
- Test number
- 104342180117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,303 miles (+16,889)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,303 miles
- Test number
- 242750080187
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,414 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 79,414 miles
- Test number
- 412655418347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about A12 LPW
- Does A12 LPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LPW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 LPW?
- The MOT on A12 LPW is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 LPW done?
- A12 LPW was recorded at 270,218 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 10,961 miles a year.
- Has A12 LPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 LPW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on A12 LPW 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 LPW find?
- A12 LPW passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 10 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 7 more.
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