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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T12 NOBMOT history

T12 NOB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 185,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,977 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 NOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 NOB was last recorded at 185,977 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 7,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2017: 114,531 miles, lower than 139,871 miles on 11 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,831 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,146 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,977 miles
  • 2025 – 178,831 miles
  • 2024 – 172,202 miles
  • 2023 – 168,762 miles
  • 2022 – 164,802 miles
  • 2021 – 161,170 miles
  • 2020 – 156,438 miles
  • 2019 – 151,942 miles
  • 2018 – 148,554 miles
  • 2017 – 144,532 miles
  • 2016 – 139,871 miles
  • 2015 – 133,364 miles
  • 2014 – 124,052 miles
  • 2013 – 106,490 miles
  • 2012 – 96,195 miles
  • 2011 – 84,154 miles
  • 2010 – 76,161 miles
  • 2009 – 65,906 miles
  • 2008 – 55,412 miles
  • 2007 – 47,176 miles
  • 2006 – 41,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,977 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses before axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,977 miles
    Test number
    129195715251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,977 miles (+7,146)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,977 miles
    Test number
    675492472071
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,831 miles (+6,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,831 miles
    Test number
    635201111048
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills rusting

  4. Pass172,202 miles (+3,440)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,202 miles
    Test number
    753565904734
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses before axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass168,762 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,762 miles
    Test number
    820206418953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,802 miles (+3,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,802 miles
    Test number
    873362381988
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edges / close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses before axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass161,170 miles (+4,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,170 miles
    Test number
    197440205428
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass156,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    156,438 miles
    Test number
    611133500842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail156,438 miles (+4,496)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,438 miles
    Test number
    905440978790
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass151,942 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    151,942 miles
    Test number
    405846787946
    • MinorLower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail151,941 miles (+3,387)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,941 miles
    Test number
    103961386670
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorLower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass148,554 miles (+4,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,554 miles
    Test number
    914449087787
    • AdvisoryFront brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass144,532 miles (+30,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,532 miles
    Test number
    363218351244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail114,531 miles (-25,340)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,531 miles
    Test number
    923128570605
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre heavily cracked showing age. Tyre valve fragile.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked showing age. Tyre valve fragile.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre heavily cracked showing age. Tyre valve fragile.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre heavily cracked showing age. Tyre valve fragile.

  15. Pass139,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,871 miles
    Test number
    301634477146
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

  16. Fail139,871 miles (+6,507)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,871 miles
    Test number
    638495095555
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

  17. Pass133,364 miles (+9,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,364 miles
    Test number
    195753535144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    124,052 miles
    Test number
    906706534196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,052 miles (+17,562)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,052 miles
    Test number
    285276234166
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass106,490 miles (+14)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    776777833182
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail106,476 miles (+10,281)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,476 miles
    Test number
    497871833192
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail96,195 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    555314022195
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass96,195 miles (+12,041)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    705094822193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass84,154 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,154 miles
    Test number
    499242361099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,161 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    614141960026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,906 miles (+10,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    743655369059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass55,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    743174868024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,412 miles (+8,236)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    354264268093
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  29. Pass47,176 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,176 miles
    Test number
    153186717496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,255 miles
    Test number
    992678856084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 NOB

Does T12 NOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 NOB is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 NOB?
The MOT on T12 NOB is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 NOB done?
T12 NOB was recorded at 185,977 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has T12 NOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 NOB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 NOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T12 NOB find?
T12 NOB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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