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A12 PHX

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,923 mi
Last recorded177,923 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 177,923 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 177,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking Front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 175,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 175,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 171,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 171,886 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 171,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 171,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 166,674 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill front and rear corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 162,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 160,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 160,303 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 151,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 144,756 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,522 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 136,649 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Jan 2012 131,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 125,054 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 125,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 119,091 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 113,464 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 113,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 107,393 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 106,151 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 PHX is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 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 PHX, 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 PHX is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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