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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K50 DSMMOT history

K50 DSM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

K50 DSM grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,658 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 DSM
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 DSM was last recorded at 118,658 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,274 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,384 miles
Average per year
7,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,658 miles
  • 2025 – 114,274 miles
  • 2024 – 111,630 miles
  • 2023 – 109,386 miles
  • 2022 – 104,967 miles
  • 2021 – 100,416 miles
  • 2020 – 97,709 miles
  • 2019 – 94,802 miles
  • 2018 – 87,526 miles
  • 2017 – 74,881 miles
  • 2016 – 63,731 miles
  • 2015 – 42,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,658 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,658 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    134066881889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,274 miles (+2,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,274 miles
    Test number
    151620808559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass111,630 miles (+2,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    844411399759
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass109,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    633218538461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail109,385 miles (+4,418)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,385 miles
    Test number
    636628827695
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass104,967 miles (+4,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,967 miles
    Test number
    185292408850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass100,416 miles (+2,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,416 miles
    Test number
    823163000175
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass97,709 miles (+2,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,709 miles
    Test number
    403387534555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass94,802 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    443907719095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,526 miles (+12,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    809229694713
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass74,881 miles (+11,150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    990334561471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,731 miles (+21,664)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    723779324497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass42,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    190230517792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 DSM

Does K50 DSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 DSM is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 DSM?
The MOT on K50 DSM is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 DSM done?
K50 DSM was recorded at 118,658 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,017 miles a year.
Has K50 DSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 DSM has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K50 DSM 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 K50 DSM find?
K50 DSM passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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