VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER P12NES has 34 MOTs

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This 1996 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 14 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 229,609 miles 6 months ago on Friday 27th March 2026 at 15:35.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027.

P12NES MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 2027229,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Noisy
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED27TH MARCH 2026229,609 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Noisy
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED28TH MARCH 202527TH MARCH 2026221,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner And Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner And Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 2024221,895 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Left. (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Step And Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Nearside And Offside
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner And Outter Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner And Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 2024221,882 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Door Step And Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner And Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202314TH DECEMBER 2024214,416 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner And Outer Sill In Poor Condition
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Sill In Poor Condition
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Sill Door Step Corroded
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2023214,416 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Inner And Outer Sill In Poor Condition
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Sill In Poor Condition
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Sill Door Step Corroded
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20221ST DECEMBER 2023207,532 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2022207,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202117TH NOVEMBER 2022200,443 MI
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2021200,440 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202017TH NOVEMBER 2021193,733 MI
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 2020193,730 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201916TH NOVEMBER 2020187,232 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2019187,230 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201816TH NOVEMBER 2019177,624 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201716TH NOVEMBER 2018173,598 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201613TH NOVEMBER 2017170,879 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20154TH NOVEMBER 2016165,823 MI
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2015165,818 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20144TH AUGUST 2015160,234 MI
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2014160,232 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20134TH AUGUST 2014155,393 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 201231ST JULY 2013151,084 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 2011148,582 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201131ST JULY 2012148,582 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED30TH JULY 201029TH JULY 2011146,539 MI
FAILED29TH JULY 2010146,537 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Pitting
FAILED7TH JULY 2009136,782 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
PASSED7TH JULY 200913TH JULY 2010136,782 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 200813TH JULY 2009126,739 MI
FAILED10TH JULY 2008126,739 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Cable Has Wires Broken And Is Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH JULY 200713TH JULY 2008117,004 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 200613TH JULY 2007107,740 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P12NES Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

P12NES MOT Comments

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P12NES Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 229,609 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,654 miles

P12NES FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration P12NES was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 229,609 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,654 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 34 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 14 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P12NES has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 71 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 28 Major, 2 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does P12NES have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 P12NES does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P12NES Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 P12NES does have Tax. Read more

When does P12NES Tax expire?

The current Tax for P12NES will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P12NES MOT expire?

The current MOT for P12NES will expire in 6 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did P12NES have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P12NES was on Friday 27th March 2026 at 15:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P12NES Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for P12NES we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P12NES Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for P12NES we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P12NES?

P12NES is registered as a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has P12NES done?

The odometer reading for P12NES at the last MOT in March 2026 was 229,609 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,654 miles per year. Read more

How old is P12NES?

The vehicle P12NES was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st August 1996. Read more

What colour is P12NES?

The official colour of P12NES is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does P12NES have?

P12NES has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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