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A12 PDL

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

238,917 mi
Last recorded238,917 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 238,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 237,954 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 237,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 237,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 231,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 213,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 200,021 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 200,014 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 193,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,341 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 193,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 184,440 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 184,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 169,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 169,644 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 153,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 148,027 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 148,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Mar 2008 139,039 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 139,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 235,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 118,166 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 PDL is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 141,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 PDL, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 PDL is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is A12 PDL safe to buy?

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