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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.

K8 BDL white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass145,369 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass140,251 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,251 miles
    Test number
    971544034391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,748 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,748 miles
    Test number
    877285552566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass106,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,025 miles
    Test number
    217533061486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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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