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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

A12 PDLMOT history

A12 PDL is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 238,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

A12 PDL green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
238,917 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 PDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 PDL was last recorded at 238,917 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2008: 139,034 miles, lower than 235,794 miles on 9 Mar 2007.
  • 11 Oct 2012: 19,341 miles, lower than 193,039 miles on 2 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
237,954 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
963 miles
Average per year
6,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 238,917 miles
  • 2021 – 237,954 miles
  • 2020 – 237,893 miles
  • 2019 – 231,799 miles
  • 2017 – 213,600 miles
  • 2016 – 200,021 miles
  • 2014 – 193,903 miles
  • 2012 – 19,341 miles
  • 2011 – 169,646 miles
  • 2010 – 153,282 miles
  • 2009 – 148,027 miles
  • 2008 – 139,039 miles
  • 2007 – 235,794 miles
  • 2006 – 118,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,917 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,917 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    238,917 miles
    Test number
    234230130314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass237,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    237,954 miles
    Test number
    871209852545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail237,954 miles (+61)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,954 miles
    Test number
    854881068925
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass237,893 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    237,893 miles
    Test number
    194011301422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass231,799 miles (+18,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    231,799 miles
    Test number
    387698744037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass213,600 miles (+13,579)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    213,600 miles
    Test number
    575563344286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass200,021 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    200,021 miles
    Test number
    354735429916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail200,014 miles (+6,111)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,014 miles
    Test number
    994410381597
    • FailureCentre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass193,903 miles (+174,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    193,903 miles
    Test number
    639860874131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,341 miles (-173,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,341 miles
    Test number
    966785682236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail193,039 miles (+8,599)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,039 miles
    Test number
    376126172269
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass184,440 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    184,440 miles
    Test number
    865875892093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail184,155 miles (+14,509)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,155 miles
    Test number
    556163282004
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  14. Pass169,646 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    169,646 miles
    Test number
    848350081078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail169,644 miles (+16,362)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,644 miles
    Test number
    878630581051
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass153,282 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    153,282 miles
    Test number
    844332480080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,027 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    148,027 miles
    Test number
    770059179001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail148,008 miles (+8,969)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,008 miles
    Test number
    421037179011
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Pass139,039 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    139,039 miles
    Test number
    190052188479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail139,034 miles (-96,760)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,034 miles
    Test number
    430510888032
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  21. Pass235,794 miles (+117,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    235,794 miles
    Test number
    953768067069
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass118,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    118,166 miles
    Test number
    873147966061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 PDL

Does A12 PDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 PDL expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 PDL?
The MOT on A12 PDL expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 PDL done?
A12 PDL was recorded at 238,917 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 6,549 miles a year.
Has A12 PDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 PDL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 PDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 PDL find?
A12 PDL passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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