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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB12 XGSMOT history

LB12 XGS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 353,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
353,393 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
30,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XGS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 XGS was last recorded at 353,393 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 12,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
341,384 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,009 miles
Average per year
30,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 353,393 miles
  • 2025 – 341,384 miles
  • 2024 – 304,854 miles
  • 2023 – 260,615 miles
  • 2022 – 198,993 miles
  • 2021 – 146,787 miles
  • 2020 – 138,447 miles
  • 2019 – 119,231 miles
  • 2018 – 71,453 miles
  • 2017 – 46,232 miles
  • 2016 – 34,826 miles
  • 2015 – 25,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass353,393 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass353,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    353,393 miles
    Test number
    167177145678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail353,393 miles (+12,009)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    353,393 miles
    Test number
    565191210460
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass341,384 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    341,384 miles
    Test number
    174916841421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail341,381 miles (+36,527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,381 miles
    Test number
    831380851308
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass304,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    304,854 miles
    Test number
    167793402759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail304,854 miles (+44,239)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,854 miles
    Test number
    289143599486
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass260,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    260,615 miles
    Test number
    532216931721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail260,615 miles (+61,622)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,615 miles
    Test number
    970565416126
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass198,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    198,993 miles
    Test number
    560313650946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail198,993 miles (+52,206)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,993 miles
    Test number
    515651501360
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass146,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,787 miles
    Test number
    500374529995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,787 miles (+8,340)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,787 miles
    Test number
    427489788463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass138,447 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,447 miles
    Test number
    876418192196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail138,415 miles (+19,184)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,415 miles
    Test number
    540812382944
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass119,231 miles (+47,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,231 miles
    Test number
    313079324484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass71,453 miles (+25,221)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    970920876673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,232 miles
    Test number
    881551477785
    • AdvisoryEngine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

  18. Fail46,232 miles (+11,406)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,232 miles
    Test number
    512693574530
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread close to wear limit bars & n/s/r tread low / uneven at inner edge

  19. Pass34,826 miles (+9,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,826 miles
    Test number
    663654910347
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edges worn slightly uneven

  20. Pass25,579 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,579 miles
    Test number
    174359705759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,662 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,662 miles
    Test number
    185495505242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,653 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,653 miles
    Test number
    109554405294
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Questions about LB12 XGS

Does LB12 XGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 XGS is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XGS?
The MOT on LB12 XGS is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 XGS done?
LB12 XGS was recorded at 353,393 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 30,796 miles a year.
Has LB12 XGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 XGS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 XGS 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 LB12 XGS find?
LB12 XGS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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