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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T12 COTMOT history

T12 COT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,340 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 COT was last recorded at 153,340 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,303 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,037 miles
Average per year
3,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,340 miles
  • 2025 – 152,303 miles
  • 2024 – 151,432 miles
  • 2023 – 150,404 miles
  • 2022 – 147,411 miles
  • 2021 – 144,757 miles
  • 2020 – 142,669 miles
  • 2019 – 139,837 miles
  • 2018 – 136,953 miles
  • 2017 – 134,633 miles
  • 2016 – 131,300 miles
  • 2015 – 127,599 miles
  • 2009 – 123,247 miles
  • 2008 – 111,642 miles
  • 2007 – 101,137 miles
  • 2006 – 91,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,340 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Emissions unable to register on machine and OBD unable to be located

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,340 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,340 miles
    Test number
    754103128061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,303 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,303 miles
    Test number
    457849905151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,298 miles (+866)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,298 miles
    Test number
    403290365767
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,432 miles (+1,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,432 miles
    Test number
    598614524587
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,404 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,404 miles
    Test number
    751981439760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,363 miles (+2,952)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,363 miles
    Test number
    199249121909
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in inner sill within 30cms of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass147,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,411 miles
    Test number
    565233157997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail147,411 miles (+2,654)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,411 miles
    Test number
    207807804273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,757 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,757 miles
    Test number
    205164348977
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions unable to register on machine and OBD unable to be located
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail144,757 miles (+2,088)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,757 miles
    Test number
    847390486380
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions unable to register on machine and OBD unable to be located
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,669 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,669 miles
    Test number
    642971671795
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail142,669 miles (+2,832)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,669 miles
    Test number
    573790209727
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass139,837 miles (+2,884)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    789050902679
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroding at mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroding

  14. Pass136,953 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,953 miles
    Test number
    381538045627
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Fail136,952 miles (+2,319)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,952 miles
    Test number
    797243896199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass134,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,633 miles
    Test number
    643032741088
    • Advisory2 lower coolant hoses excessively deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail134,633 miles (+3,333)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,633 miles
    Test number
    439865622999
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • 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)
    • Advisory2 lower coolant hoses excessively deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass131,300 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    367884306409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end slight play

  19. Fail131,295 miles (+3,696)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,295 miles
    Test number
    317308364816
    • FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end slight play

  20. Pass127,599 miles (+4,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,599 miles
    Test number
    327129045016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass123,247 miles (+11,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    123,247 miles
    Test number
    553630119184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,642 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    750039398082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,598 miles (+10,461)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    362233198038
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass101,137 miles (+9,254)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    872428907124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    813509606143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 COT

Does T12 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 COT is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 COT?
The MOT on T12 COT is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 COT done?
T12 COT was recorded at 153,340 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,109 miles a year.
Has T12 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 COT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 COT 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 T12 COT find?
T12 COT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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