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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T12 DAXMOT history

T12 DAX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
186,533 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 DAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 DAX was last recorded at 186,533 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 12,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,293 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,240 miles
Average per year
10,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,533 miles
  • 2025 – 174,293 miles
  • 2024 – 163,323 miles
  • 2023 – 153,559 miles
  • 2022 – 142,478 miles
  • 2021 – 130,272 miles
  • 2020 – 124,224 miles
  • 2019 – 116,120 miles
  • 2018 – 105,916 miles
  • 2017 – 96,600 miles
  • 2016 – 85,794 miles
  • 2015 – 74,379 miles
  • 2014 – 60,337 miles
  • 2013 – 47,601 miles
  • 2012 – 36,322 miles
  • 2011 – 27,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Uneven wear n/s/r tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,533 miles (+12,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    186,533 miles
    Test number
    346777950956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,293 miles (+10,970)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,293 miles
    Test number
    186463833862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,323 miles (+9,764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    163,323 miles
    Test number
    360033894219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,559 miles (+11,081)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,559 miles
    Test number
    292120546265
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass142,478 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,478 miles
    Test number
    125101994871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail142,475 miles (+12,203)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,475 miles
    Test number
    138934397944
    • MajorOffside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in front lower suspension arm bushes
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass130,272 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,272 miles
    Test number
    200194827681
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUneven wear n/s/r tyre

  8. Fail130,269 miles (+6,045)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,269 miles
    Test number
    326224968356
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUneven wear n/s/r tyre

  9. Pass124,224 miles (+8,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,224 miles
    Test number
    494051810804
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn

  10. Pass116,120 miles (+10,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,120 miles
    Test number
    296861705275
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass105,916 miles (+9,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    525975520233
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass96,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,600 miles
    Test number
    249315618522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,600 miles (+10,806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,600 miles
    Test number
    602541909008
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  14. Pass85,794 miles (+11,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,794 miles
    Test number
    156097614393
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass74,379 miles (+14,042)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    878338595068
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn

  16. Pass60,337 miles (+12,736)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    349731394045
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre seat belt clasp cover missing

  17. Pass47,601 miles (+11,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    165388793057
    • NoteCentre seat belt clasp damaged but usable

  18. Pass36,322 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,322 miles
    Test number
    546462002197
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn(lipped)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deep cut to outer sidewall.
    • NoteService inspection due.

  19. Fail36,318 miles (+8,913)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,318 miles
    Test number
    106441802196
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn(lipped)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deep cut to outer sidewall.
    • NoteService inspection due.

  20. Fail27,405 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,405 miles
    Test number
    589501571085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass27,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,405 miles
    Test number
    659211371094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T12 DAX

Does T12 DAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 DAX is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 DAX?
The MOT on T12 DAX is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 DAX done?
T12 DAX was recorded at 186,533 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 10,556 miles a year.
Has T12 DAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 DAX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T12 DAX 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 DAX find?
T12 DAX passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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