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A12 UHU

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

221,864 mi
Last recorded221,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 221,864 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush cracking/perished

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush cracking/perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 221,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 221,816 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle seat (7.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 218,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 218,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 217,617 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 217,616 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 213,623 miles

Front crossmember badly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 213,606 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front crossmember badly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 210,169 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 210,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 205,861 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 205,861 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 200,757 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 200,757 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 196,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 196,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 185,832 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 185,832 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 180,664 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 180,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 175,863 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 169,773 miles

Offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 30 Jan 2009 169,755 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 23 Jan 2008 161,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 155,095 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 155,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 148,772 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 148,772 miles

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

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 UHU is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 126,688 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 UHU, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 UHU is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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