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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K18 MPNMOT history

K18 MPN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

K18 MPN grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,942 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 MPN was last recorded at 128,942 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 16,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,704 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,238 miles
Average per year
7,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,942 miles
  • 2025 – 112,704 miles
  • 2024 – 99,776 miles
  • 2023 – 96,110 miles
  • 2022 – 90,840 miles
  • 2021 – 87,125 miles
  • 2020 – 85,069 miles
  • 2019 – 81,844 miles
  • 2018 – 75,229 miles
  • 2017 – 68,400 miles
  • 2016 – 60,042 miles
  • 2015 – 52,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,942 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,942 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    489764656083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail128,941 miles (+16,237)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    788621632829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (92W) (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,704 miles (+12,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,704 miles
    Test number
    268383038494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass99,776 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,776 miles
    Test number
    211592995357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,110 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,110 miles
    Test number
    354578069018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,100 miles (+5,260)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    560525539158
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass90,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    930526676617
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components front and rear
    • AdvisoryFull undercovers fitted
    • AdvisoryPerishing to suspension bushes front and rear

  8. Fail90,838 miles (+3,713)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,838 miles
    Test number
    143363604088
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components front and rear
    • AdvisoryFull undercovers fitted
    • AdvisoryPerishing to suspension bushes front and rear

  9. Pass87,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,125 miles
    Test number
    272028120891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,122 miles (+2,053)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,122 miles
    Test number
    181773032819
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass85,069 miles (+3,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    384782559036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass81,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    962269277356
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  13. Fail81,844 miles (+6,615)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    493465483215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  14. Pass75,229 miles (+6,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,229 miles
    Test number
    191187687055
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted.

  15. Pass68,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    130369857488
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail68,399 miles (+8,357)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,399 miles
    Test number
    793470520838
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass60,042 miles (+7,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,042 miles
    Test number
    951207144874
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass52,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    939533942410
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Questions about K18 MPN

Does K18 MPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 MPN is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 MPN?
The MOT on K18 MPN is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 MPN done?
K18 MPN was recorded at 128,942 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 7,098 miles a year.
Has K18 MPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MPN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 MPN 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 K18 MPN find?
K18 MPN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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