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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

A12 MPEMOT history

A12 MPE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

A12 MPE red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
183,295 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 MPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 MPE was last recorded at 183,295 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 3,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,785 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,510 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,295 miles
  • 2024 – 179,785 miles
  • 2023 – 177,046 miles
  • 2022 – 173,137 miles
  • 2021 – 168,908 miles
  • 2019 – 161,764 miles
  • 2018 – 156,499 miles
  • 2017 – 149,792 miles
  • 2016 – 145,166 miles
  • 2015 – 143,765 miles
  • 2014 – 142,469 miles
  • 2013 – 140,515 miles
  • 2012 – 138,051 miles
  • 2009 – 136,897 miles
  • 2008 – 134,284 miles
  • 2007 – 125,400 miles
  • 2006 – 119,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,295 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,295 miles
    Test number
    318161171629
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail183,295 miles (+3,510)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,295 miles
    Test number
    502982065676
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass179,785 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    179,785 miles
    Test number
    718810714313
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail179,785 miles (+2,739)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,785 miles
    Test number
    915405803227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid DONE (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid DONE (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass177,046 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,046 miles
    Test number
    193666025590
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail177,046 miles (+3,909)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,046 miles
    Test number
    702906195812
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of the box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass173,137 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,137 miles
    Test number
    812653287628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,908 miles (+7,144)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,908 miles
    Test number
    444756919184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,764 miles (+5,265)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,764 miles
    Test number
    961766142343
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass156,499 miles (+6,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,499 miles
    Test number
    966365901164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass149,792 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    149,792 miles
    Test number
    884994141992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass145,166 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,166 miles
    Test number
    608960265691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,765 miles (+1,296)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    143,765 miles
    Test number
    337433465118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass142,469 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    142,469 miles
    Test number
    769811174192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,468 miles (+1,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,468 miles
    Test number
    219975364480
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  16. Pass140,515 miles (+2,464)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    140,515 miles
    Test number
    648436163126
    • NoteBodywork damage o/s
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

  17. Pass138,051 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    138,051 miles
    Test number
    298061982489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass136,897 miles (+2,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    136,897 miles
    Test number
    223907069107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass134,284 miles (+8,884)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    134,284 miles
    Test number
    233440108470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    125,400 miles
    Test number
    204492387007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,400 miles (+5,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,400 miles
    Test number
    490492187068
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass119,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    119,659 miles
    Test number
    714774486095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 MPE

Does A12 MPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 MPE expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 MPE?
The MOT on A12 MPE expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 MPE done?
A12 MPE was recorded at 183,295 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has A12 MPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 MPE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 MPE 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 MPE find?
A12 MPE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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