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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T12 LAEMOT history

T12 LAE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
168,923 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 LAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 LAE was last recorded at 168,923 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,870 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
7,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,923 miles
  • 2025 – 164,253 miles
  • 2024 – 160,278 miles
  • 2023 – 155,715 miles
  • 2022 – 151,167 miles
  • 2021 – 145,400 miles
  • 2020 – 137,670 miles
  • 2019 – 129,291 miles
  • 2018 – 121,066 miles
  • 2017 – 116,927 miles
  • 2016 – 103,482 miles
  • 2015 – 96,438 miles
  • 2014 – 88,182 miles
  • 2013 – 76,833 miles
  • 2012 – 64,368 miles
  • 2011 – 49,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,923 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,923 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    168,923 miles
    Test number
    578253599098
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail168,870 miles (+4,617)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,870 miles
    Test number
    108434205915
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass164,253 miles (+3,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,253 miles
    Test number
    249854515502
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside top strut mount bearings slightly worn
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met MOT requirements

  4. Pass160,278 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,278 miles
    Test number
    801137745000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,715 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,715 miles
    Test number
    424507289580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,167 miles (+5,767)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    442249692918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,400 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,400 miles
    Test number
    519415666171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,670 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,670 miles
    Test number
    228813521954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,291 miles
    Test number
    273794813538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,291 miles (+8,225)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,291 miles
    Test number
    654817729034
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth top strut mounts worn

  11. Pass121,066 miles (+4,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,066 miles
    Test number
    193959678575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  12. Pass116,927 miles (+13,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,927 miles
    Test number
    617098049905
    • AdvisoryEngine mount worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass103,482 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,482 miles
    Test number
    659207971129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,438 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    349460515179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,182 miles (+11,349)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    106652214113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,833 miles (+12,465)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,833 miles
    Test number
    778301563158
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses scratched.

  17. Fail64,368 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    296564182434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  18. Pass64,368 miles (+15,076)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    649654982142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,292 miles
    Test number
    236505581423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 LAE

Does T12 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 LAE is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 LAE?
The MOT on T12 LAE is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 LAE done?
T12 LAE was recorded at 168,923 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 7,952 miles a year.
Has T12 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 LAE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 LAE 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 LAE find?
T12 LAE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside.

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