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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

GAK 127MOT history

GAK 127 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

GAK 127 grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,639 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GAK 127
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GAK 127 was last recorded at 157,639 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,143 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,496 miles
Average per year
8,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,639 miles
  • 2024 – 153,143 miles
  • 2023 – 146,432 miles
  • 2022 – 137,593 miles
  • 2021 – 127,339 miles
  • 2020 – 118,456 miles
  • 2019 – 111,694 miles
  • 2018 – 104,064 miles
  • 2017 – 92,714 miles
  • 2016 – 81,387 miles
  • 2015 – 70,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,639 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also axle corroded (5.1.2 (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,639 miles
    Test number
    296538661512
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail157,639 miles (+4,496)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,639 miles
    Test number
    818597625249
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cut need attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,143 miles (+6,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,143 miles
    Test number
    879057780034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,432 miles (+8,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,432 miles
    Test number
    680962124136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,593 miles
    Test number
    655166419007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail137,593 miles (+10,254)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,593 miles
    Test number
    242544889895
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,339 miles (+8,883)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,339 miles
    Test number
    524737449524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,456 miles
    Test number
    902687705983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail118,456 miles (+6,762)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,456 miles
    Test number
    219678985922
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R 17 97Y Extra load (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass111,694 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    752600009438
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp broken / rotted through. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail111,694 miles (+7,630)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    577851666898
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp broken / rotted through. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass104,064 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    610957572316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail104,064 miles (+11,350)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    637337811753
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass92,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,714 miles
    Test number
    857859493398
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres blocking on inner edge, tyres worn unevenly.

  15. Fail92,713 miles (+11,326)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,713 miles
    Test number
    865784267517
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres blocking on inner edge, tyres worn unevenly.

  16. Pass81,387 miles (+10,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    240649030882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre "stepping" on inner edge 2.5mm 235/45 r17 94v
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre "stepping" on inner edge 2mm 235/45 r17 94v
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass70,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    877745634070
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray/ Engine Cover

Questions about GAK 127

What vehicle is registration GAK 127 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GAK 127 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GAK 127 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAK 127 is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on GAK 127?
The MOT on GAK 127 is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GAK 127 done?
GAK 127 was recorded at 157,639 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,591 miles a year.
Has GAK 127 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GAK 127 has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on GAK 127 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 GAK 127 find?
GAK 127 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also axle corroded.

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