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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

S12 LOFMOT history

S12 LOF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 274,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S12 LOF black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
274,495 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
15,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LOF was last recorded at 274,495 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 6,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,889 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,606 miles
Average per year
15,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,495 miles
  • 2025 – 267,889 miles
  • 2024 – 255,579 miles
  • 2023 – 242,419 miles
  • 2022 – 229,732 miles
  • 2021 – 217,731 miles
  • 2020 – 210,476 miles
  • 2019 – 204,620 miles
  • 2018 – 187,121 miles
  • 2017 – 169,912 miles
  • 2016 – 147,336 miles
  • 2015 – 120,991 miles
  • 2014 – 98,630 miles
  • 2013 – 77,770 miles
  • 2012 – 60,722 miles
  • 2011 – 46,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,495 miles

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,495 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    274,495 miles
    Test number
    407187899892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass267,889 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    267,889 miles
    Test number
    636387730027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail267,887 miles (+12,308)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,887 miles
    Test number
    115044534715
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass255,579 miles (+13,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    255,579 miles
    Test number
    396322396399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass242,419 miles (+12,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    242,419 miles
    Test number
    592610698848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass229,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    229,732 miles
    Test number
    322837493838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail229,732 miles (+12,001)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,732 miles
    Test number
    776409460634
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass217,731 miles (+7,255)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    217,731 miles
    Test number
    476764712606
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass210,476 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    210,476 miles
    Test number
    558004591669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass204,620 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    204,620 miles
    Test number
    627825397784
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail204,620 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,620 miles
    Test number
    749355134966
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail204,619 miles (+17,498)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,619 miles
    Test number
    966406005369
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass187,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    187,121 miles
    Test number
    225932699250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail187,121 miles (+17,209)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,121 miles
    Test number
    906722380005
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass169,912 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,912 miles
    Test number
    448486896504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  16. Fail169,911 miles (+22,575)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,911 miles
    Test number
    982185859287
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass147,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,336 miles
    Test number
    961343293446
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  18. Fail147,336 miles (+26,345)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,336 miles
    Test number
    528330656307
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  19. Pass120,991 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,991 miles
    Test number
    128785285468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre & middle exhaust outer skins corroded

  20. Fail120,991 miles (+22,361)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,991 miles
    Test number
    536235185088
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre & middle exhaust outer skins corroded

  21. Pass98,630 miles (+20,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    626519874002
    • NoteMiddle & rear exhaust boxes outer skin's corroded

  22. Pass77,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    715297183038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,770 miles (+17,048)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    735737583026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass60,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,722 miles
    Test number
    308651082061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,722 miles (+14,246)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,722 miles
    Test number
    156860382096
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass46,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    367043561063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,476 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    899293161099
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about S12 LOF

Does S12 LOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LOF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LOF?
The MOT on S12 LOF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LOF done?
S12 LOF was recorded at 274,495 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 15,140 miles a year.
Has S12 LOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LOF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 LOF 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 S12 LOF find?
S12 LOF passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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