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A12 LEY

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,949 mi
Last recorded79,949 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 79,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on front shock absorbers

Pass 3 May 2024 79,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 78,872 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,247 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 76,247 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 75,182 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,015 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 74,013 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak by filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,104 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded out side prescribed area

Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,104 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split slightly

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded out side prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,604 miles

rear exhaust support broken

Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,837 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,312 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front chassis is corroded but outside any prescribed area

steering rack has slight play at offside

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,959 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,644 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 45,643 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,753 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,753 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 38,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 34,376 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 34,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,126 miles

exhaust poor in condition

Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust poor in condition

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,302 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A12 LEY is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 144,790 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 LEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 LEY is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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