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L12 VOW

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Cream Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

395,524 mi
Last recorded395,524 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 VOW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 395,524 miles

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

previous repairs covered in underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2025 392,740 miles

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

Previous repairs covered in under seal

Fail 3 Sep 2025 392,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central area of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s boot outer archs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 389,608 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 389,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 386,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 386,040 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 382,872 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 377,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 377,552 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 373,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 372,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear body corroded and holed

Offside Rear body corroded and holed

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 371,112 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Apr 2017 370,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 370,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 370,106 miles

Chip in windscreen x2

Drivers door checkstrap snapped

Front discs lipping

Steering damper damp

Fail 14 Jun 2012 370,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Chip in windscreen x2

Drivers door checkstrap snapped

Front discs lipping

Steering damper damp

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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L12 VOW is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Cream with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 273,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 VOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 VOW registered?

L12 VOW is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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