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P9 TWC

2012 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests39 (28 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.8%

Mileage

159,497 mi
Last recorded159,497 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Lt113,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 TWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

28 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 159,497 miles

Rear both hub seal leaking not affecting brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 177,844 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 176,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 164,090 miles

headlight patterns poor

Fail 7 Nov 2024 164,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 155,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 155,587 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 145,833 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 145,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 152,697 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 152,682 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,535 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Nov 2021 149,590 miles

Front discs

Nearside Front shocker slight leak

oil leak

slight steering play

Fail 18 Nov 2021 149,584 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,124 miles

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

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

power steering pipe bracket loose offside front

Fail 21 Oct 2021 103,124 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipe bracket loose offside front

Pass 15 Dec 2020 142,715 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear handbrake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,559 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,262 miles

front tyres wearing

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,425 miles

play in offside of steering

Fail 6 Jun 2019 136,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe several places (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play in offside of steering

Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,590 miles

13 pin socket has an adaptor in it[9 pin].when adaptor taken out the 13 pin socket doesn't function

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction chip on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 133,871 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 24 Oct 2017 25,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,204 miles

engine bay oil leak

exhaust tail pipe

offside front mirror rough edge

offside rack end

offside rear hub seal leaking

slight play in all front anti rollbar bushes

windowscreen cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2016 19,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,334 miles

badoil leak from engine

offside rear hub slight contamination

offside wing mirror rough edge

windscreen obstruction

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,427 miles

front discs

offside front ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,923 miles

front discs corroding

offside rear wheel damp om back plate

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,873 miles

offside rear hub leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 800,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,571 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 79,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 79,070 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 79,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,178 miles

front discs

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,189 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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P9 TWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 113,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P9 TWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P9 TWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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