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A12 OAB

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

296,908 mi
Last recorded296,908 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 296,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 292,417 miles

various areas of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2024 290,747 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 289,230 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 289,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 288,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 287,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 280,522 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 280,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill section under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing visible under nearside front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner joint of steering rack

Offside Front inner joint of steering rack

Pass 5 May 2018 277,517 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 277,492 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger forward from main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill section under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger forward from main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 266,409 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion becoming evident on both nearside and offside outer sill sections

Pass 23 Apr 2016 255,799 miles

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

slight movement within steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Apr 2015 242,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

exhaust centre section supporting rubber showing deterioration - exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 25 Apr 2015 242,694 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

exhaust centre section supporting rubber showing deterioration - exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 7 May 2014 238,153 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 238,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 May 2013 233,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 233,597 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 228,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 222,199 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2011 222,178 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 217,508 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 212,749 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 15 Dec 2006 212,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 196,241 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 196,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 OAB is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 OAB, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 OAB is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 1995.

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