
Volkswagen Passat
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
K8 BDLMOT history
K8 BDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 145,369 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,814 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 BDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 BDL was last recorded at 145,369 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,369 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,814 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,369 miles
- 2025 – 140,251 miles
- 2024 – 133,748 miles
- 2023 – 127,400 miles
- 2022 – 121,958 miles
- 2021 – 116,192 miles
- 2020 – 112,860 miles
- 2019 – 110,051 miles
- 2018 – 106,025 miles
- 2016 – 85,897 miles
- 2015 – 64,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,369 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 145,369 miles
- Test number
- 863229575894
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,369 miles (+5,118)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,369 miles
- Test number
- 509984923522
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,251 miles (+6,503)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 140,251 miles
- Test number
- 971544034391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,748 miles (+6,348)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 133,748 miles
- Test number
- 877285552566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,400 miles (+5,442)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,400 miles
- Test number
- 494038400529
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass121,958 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 121,958 miles
- Test number
- 679294982741
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,192 miles (+3,332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 116,192 miles
- Test number
- 514402884291
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,860 miles (+2,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 112,860 miles
- Test number
- 203791082295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,051 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 110,051 miles
- Test number
- 635795034237
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 106,025 miles
- Test number
- 217533061486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,025 miles (+20,128)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,025 miles
- Test number
- 352834937343
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,897 miles (+21,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 85,897 miles
- Test number
- 336422748487
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edges
Pass64,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,756 miles
- Test number
- 507061004656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 BDL
- Does K8 BDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 BDL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 BDL?
- The MOT on K8 BDL is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 BDL done?
- K8 BDL was recorded at 145,369 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,814 miles a year.
- Has K8 BDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 BDL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 BDL 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 K8 BDL find?
- K8 BDL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush alloy type; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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