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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

A12 JWBMOT history

A12 JWB is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

A12 JWB black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,271 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 JWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 JWB was last recorded at 148,271 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 6,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,881 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,390 miles
Average per year
7,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,271 miles
  • 2024 – 141,881 miles
  • 2023 – 132,866 miles
  • 2022 – 120,256 miles
  • 2021 – 116,313 miles
  • 2020 – 116,038 miles
  • 2019 – 113,609 miles
  • 2018 – 105,643 miles
  • 2017 – 98,681 miles
  • 2016 – 88,041 miles
  • 2015 – 79,503 miles
  • 2014 – 70,238 miles
  • 2013 – 61,928 miles
  • 2012 – 51,395 miles
  • 2011 – 44,295 miles
  • 2010 – 36,117 miles
  • 2009 – 29,105 miles
  • 2008 – 21,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,271 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,271 miles (+6,390)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,271 miles
    Test number
    464951421927
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,881 miles (+9,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,881 miles
    Test number
    483103648137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass132,866 miles (+12,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    934946661057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,256 miles (+3,943)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,256 miles
    Test number
    605298440864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass116,313 miles (+275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,313 miles
    Test number
    373692459963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass116,038 miles (+2,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,038 miles
    Test number
    647756529283
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,609 miles (+7,966)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    266256374896
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass105,643 miles (+6,962)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    685213585232
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass98,681 miles (+10,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,681 miles
    Test number
    768788299521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass88,041 miles (+8,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,041 miles
    Test number
    384372686151
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass79,503 miles (+9,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    206180432033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    389588724453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,233 miles (+8,305)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    838408924219
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass61,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    439819023265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,928 miles (+10,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    306798123434
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Fail51,395 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    218967042434
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass51,395 miles (+7,100)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    296127842175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,295 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,295 miles
    Test number
    845796141173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,117 miles
    Test number
    340715330123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,117 miles (+7,012)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,117 miles
    Test number
    851424730105
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass29,105 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,105 miles
    Test number
    290718149410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,925 miles
    Test number
    692443148124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,925 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,925 miles
    Test number
    671333248179
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about A12 JWB

Does A12 JWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 JWB is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 JWB?
The MOT on A12 JWB is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 JWB done?
A12 JWB was recorded at 148,271 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 7,203 miles a year.
Has A12 JWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 JWB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on A12 JWB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 JWB find?
A12 JWB passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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