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D12 EVW

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,216 mi
Last recorded224,216 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 EVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 224,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 221,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 218,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 218,621 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 214,512 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 214,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 208,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 203,095 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 203,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 199,129 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 187,372 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 183,864 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 183,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 171,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 156,034 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 138,260 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 124,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

noise engine area

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 94,076 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 94,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn very low

Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,058 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 88,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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D12 EVW is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D12 EVW, 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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What year was D12 EVW registered?

D12 EVW is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 1995.

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