Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T12 DLAMOT history
T12 DLA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 216,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 216,799 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T12 DLA
- 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
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T12 DLA was last recorded at 216,799 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 9,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Jan 2016: 101,430 miles, lower than 109,595 miles on 6 Jan 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 207,185 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,614 miles
- Average per year
- 9,750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 216,799 miles
- 2025 – 207,185 miles
- 2024 – 196,311 miles
- 2023 – 185,938 miles
- 2022 – 179,196 miles
- 2021 – 169,380 miles
- 2020 – 156,520 miles
- 2019 – 139,470 miles
- 2017 – 121,502 miles
- 2016 – 101,430 miles
- 2015 – 109,595 miles
- 2014 – 107,178 miles
- 2013 – 99,515 miles
- 2012 – 88,490 miles
- 2011 – 71,523 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,799 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,799 miles (+9,614)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 216,799 miles
- Test number
- 186588520481
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass207,185 miles (+10,874)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 207,185 miles
- Test number
- 238318695467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,311 miles (+10,373)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 196,311 miles
- Test number
- 118456167870
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass185,938 miles (+6,742)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 185,938 miles
- Test number
- 471646992682
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( rear to front ) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass179,196 miles (+9,816)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 179,196 miles
- Test number
- 466931802285
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,380 miles (+12,860)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 169,380 miles
- Test number
- 145029331224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass156,520 miles (+17,050)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 156,520 miles
- Test number
- 352999227037
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,470 miles (+17,968)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 139,470 miles
- Test number
- 178510126683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,502 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 121,502 miles
- Test number
- 102507668362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail121,502 miles (+7,040)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,502 miles
- Test number
- 551392663451
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass114,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 114,462 miles
- Test number
- 217120475720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,762 miles (+16,332)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,762 miles
- Test number
- 553549006627
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass101,430 miles (-8,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 101,430 miles
- Test number
- 754292590502
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass109,595 miles (+2,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 109,595 miles
- Test number
- 448656605040
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,178 miles (+7,663)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 107,178 miles
- Test number
- 976804224062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,515 miles (+11,025)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 99,515 miles
- Test number
- 127764043491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,490 miles (+16,967)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 88,490 miles
- Test number
- 237220362085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,523 miles
- Test number
- 229529351048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T12 DLA
- Does T12 DLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 DLA is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T12 DLA?
- The MOT on T12 DLA is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T12 DLA done?
- T12 DLA was recorded at 216,799 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 9,750 miles a year.
- Has T12 DLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T12 DLA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2017.
- Has the mileage on T12 DLA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T12 DLA find?
- T12 DLA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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