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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

X12 MGLMOT history

X12 MGL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

X12 MGL black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,011 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 MGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X12 MGL was last recorded at 84,011 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,274 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,737 miles
Average per year
5,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,011 miles
  • 2025 – 78,274 miles
  • 2024 – 71,793 miles
  • 2023 – 64,304 miles
  • 2022 – 58,823 miles
  • 2021 – 51,459 miles
  • 2020 – 46,872 miles
  • 2019 – 45,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 EGR PIPE SPLIT AND BLOWING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,011 miles (+5,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    931402556977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass78,274 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    687342245252
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront EGR PIPE SPLIT AND BLOWING
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail78,273 miles (+6,480)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    351044478088
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront EGR PIPE SPLIT AND BLOWING
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass71,793 miles (+7,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    278938588554
    • AdvisoryOSR seatbelts not tested as too much customer belongings
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass64,304 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,304 miles
    Test number
    851653056515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,823 miles (+7,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,823 miles
    Test number
    914592461102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass51,459 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,459 miles
    Test number
    499633591063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,872 miles (+1,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    898780432544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  9. Pass45,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    295692757743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,238 miles2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    455967761749
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about X12 MGL

Does X12 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 MGL is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X12 MGL?
The MOT on X12 MGL is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X12 MGL done?
X12 MGL was recorded at 84,011 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
Has X12 MGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 MGL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X12 MGL 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 X12 MGL find?
X12 MGL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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