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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 WPNMOT history

LS12 WPN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LS12 WPN silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,868 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 WPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 WPN was last recorded at 172,868 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2024: 167,218 miles, lower than 169,707 miles on 16 Sept 2024.

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
170,405 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,463 miles
Average per year
8,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,868 miles
  • 2025 – 170,405 miles
  • 2024 – 167,218 miles
  • 2023 – 163,068 miles
  • 2021 – 161,224 miles
  • 2020 – 150,365 miles
  • 2019 – 141,244 miles
  • 2018 – 118,284 miles
  • 2017 – 109,372 miles
  • 2016 – 94,380 miles
  • 2015 – 72,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,868 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,868 miles
    Test number
    113675267758
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail172,868 miles (+2,463)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,868 miles
    Test number
    595972284067
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass170,405 miles (+3,187)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,405 miles
    Test number
    277968176973
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test
  4. Pass167,218 miles (-2,489)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    167,218 miles
    Test number
    146333221540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail169,707 miles (+6,639)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,707 miles
    Test number
    647593351803
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brakes grinding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass163,068 miles (+1,844)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,068 miles
    Test number
    221957193308
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass161,224 miles (+10,859)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,224 miles
    Test number
    297784334223
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass150,365 miles (+9,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,365 miles
    Test number
    593362575153
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  9. Pass141,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    554077053237
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail141,244 miles (+22,960)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    170316326571
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass118,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,284 miles
    Test number
    136174261221
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail118,284 miles (+8,912)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,284 miles
    Test number
    982825174507
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass109,372 miles (+14,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,372 miles
    Test number
    804611482059
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass94,380 miles (+22,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,380 miles
    Test number
    623838396785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,078 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    448933975141
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  16. Fail72,024 miles1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    877209365140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Questions about LS12 WPN

Does LS12 WPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 WPN is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 WPN?
The MOT on LS12 WPN is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 WPN done?
LS12 WPN was recorded at 172,868 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,955 miles a year.
Has LS12 WPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 WPN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 WPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 WPN find?
LS12 WPN passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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