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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

F5 SMHMOT history

F5 SMH is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

F5 SMH black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,019 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 SMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 SMH was last recorded at 118,019 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,123 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,896 miles
Average per year
7,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,019 miles
  • 2024 – 114,123 miles
  • 2023 – 108,032 miles
  • 2022 – 103,927 miles
  • 2021 – 100,387 miles
  • 2020 – 96,648 miles
  • 2019 – 91,191 miles
  • 2018 – 87,717 miles
  • 2017 – 73,891 miles
  • 2016 – 51,930 miles
  • 2015 – 37,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,019 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,019 miles
    Test number
    569041055106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,019 miles (+3,896)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,019 miles
    Test number
    605643210131
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,123 miles (+6,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,123 miles
    Test number
    917132262546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing low or on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,032 miles (+4,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,032 miles
    Test number
    439471080004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,927 miles (+3,540)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,927 miles
    Test number
    462470955460
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,387 miles (+3,739)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,387 miles
    Test number
    212128498793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,648 miles (+5,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,648 miles
    Test number
    819693919193
    • AdvisoryFront Bottom arm rear bushes unbonding with slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Pass91,191 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,191 miles
    Test number
    501752378572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,179 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    947475359584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,717 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    331641944795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,633 miles (+13,742)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    679540341492
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,891 miles (+21,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    356977438332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass51,930 miles (+14,538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,930 miles
    Test number
    911384169237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass37,392 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    244808615312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    326847315023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 SMH

Does F5 SMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 SMH is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 SMH?
The MOT on F5 SMH is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 SMH done?
F5 SMH was recorded at 118,019 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,815 miles a year.
Has F5 SMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 SMH has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 SMH 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 F5 SMH find?
F5 SMH passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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