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A12 WTY

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

225,446 mi
Last recorded225,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 225,446 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 221,849 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front, bottom rubbers are perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 219,566 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both N/S , O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 216,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 212,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 210,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 209,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 208,574 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 208,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pad warning indicator illuminated , brake pad sensor wires clearly disconnected

Pass 26 Oct 2017 190,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on indicating a fault

cut in sidewall near side front tyre

rear exhaust has advance corrosion

trim below nearside head lamp insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2017 190,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring gear (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring gear (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on indicating a fault

cut in sidewall near side front tyre

rear exhaust has advance corrosion

trim below nearside head lamp insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2016 173,340 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

pad light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 173,340 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

pad light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 153,333 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

brake pad warning light on

o/s front bumper insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2015 153,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

brake pad warning light on

o/s front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,941 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 130,917 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 13 Jun 2014 130,890 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,918 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,164 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 103,155 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 WTY is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 134,431 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 WTY, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 WTY registered?

A12 WTY is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 1991.

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