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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 1,896 cc

A12 PHXMOT history

A12 PHX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

A12 PHX grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
181,017 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 PHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 PHX was last recorded at 181,017 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,923 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,094 miles
Average per year
3,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,017 miles
  • 2025 – 177,923 miles
  • 2024 – 175,958 miles
  • 2023 – 171,888 miles
  • 2022 – 171,473 miles
  • 2019 – 166,674 miles
  • 2018 – 162,960 miles
  • 2017 – 160,303 miles
  • 2016 – 151,461 miles
  • 2015 – 144,756 miles
  • 2014 – 139,522 miles
  • 2013 – 136,649 miles
  • 2012 – 131,627 miles
  • 2011 – 125,054 miles
  • 2010 – 119,091 miles
  • 2009 – 113,464 miles
  • 2008 – 107,393 miles
  • 2006 – 106,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,017 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    181,017 miles
    Test number
    819090352337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail181,017 miles (+3,094)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,017 miles
    Test number
    155175245827
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass177,923 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,923 miles
    Test number
    179886637746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,291 miles (+1,333)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,291 miles
    Test number
    813795880227
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to center joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass175,958 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    175,958 miles
    Test number
    831012730087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail175,948 miles (+4,060)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,948 miles
    Test number
    480325016492
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass171,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,888 miles
    Test number
    666084755010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail171,886 miles (+413)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,886 miles
    Test number
    708846193125
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass171,473 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    171,473 miles
    Test number
    397285624127
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail171,473 miles (+4,799)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,473 miles
    Test number
    173469742430
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass166,674 miles (+3,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,674 miles
    Test number
    297209011106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill front and rear corroded

  12. Pass162,960 miles (+2,657)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    162,960 miles
    Test number
    896050130130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass160,303 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,303 miles
    Test number
    179113022507
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and offside front (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail160,303 miles (+8,842)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,303 miles
    Test number
    890577215154
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and offside front (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass151,461 miles (+6,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    151,461 miles
    Test number
    405229701349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass144,756 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    144,756 miles
    Test number
    368022555194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,522 miles (+2,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,522 miles
    Test number
    125664054179
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass136,649 miles (+5,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,649 miles
    Test number
    365825043213
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  19. Pass131,627 miles (+6,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,627 miles
    Test number
    789241132036
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass125,054 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    125,054 miles
    Test number
    187993111455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,043 miles (+5,952)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,043 miles
    Test number
    186651911455
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass119,091 miles (+5,627)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    119,091 miles
    Test number
    143668300027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

  23. Pass113,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    113,464 miles
    Test number
    392393019090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,463 miles (+6,070)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,463 miles
    Test number
    154053519425
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass107,393 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    932944508019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass106,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    491602156493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 PHX

Does A12 PHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 PHX is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 PHX?
The MOT on A12 PHX is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 PHX done?
A12 PHX was recorded at 181,017 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
Has A12 PHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 PHX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 PHX 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 PHX find?
A12 PHX passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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