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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LR12 VTJMOT history

LR12 VTJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LR12 VTJ grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,061 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VTJ
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
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VTJ was last recorded at 115,061 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 8,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,287 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,774 miles
Average per year
7,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,061 miles
  • 2025 – 106,287 miles
  • 2024 – 102,199 miles
  • 2023 – 95,735 miles
  • 2022 – 88,654 miles
  • 2021 – 80,742 miles
  • 2020 – 74,105 miles
  • 2019 – 66,171 miles
  • 2018 – 58,455 miles
  • 2017 – 54,317 miles
  • 2016 – 38,460 miles
  • 2015 – 28,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,061 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

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.

  • Under tray and engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,061 miles (+8,774)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,061 miles
    Test number
    352291463333
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Pass106,287 miles (+4,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,287 miles
    Test number
    439825642809
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  3. Pass102,199 miles (+6,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,199 miles
    Test number
    736288060497
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass95,735 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    187687931260
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass88,654 miles (+7,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    829482082953
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  6. Pass80,742 miles (+6,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,742 miles
    Test number
    574989515171
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass74,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    535147313598
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine covers fitted

  8. Fail74,105 miles (+7,934)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    289737448512
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine covers fitted

  9. Pass66,171 miles (+7,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,171 miles
    Test number
    379254900454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,455 miles (+4,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    984867458874
    • AdvisoryNo accelration detected unable to obtain any emission readings

  11. Pass54,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    433255111795
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail54,317 miles (+15,857)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    911957831840
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,460 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,460 miles
    Test number
    202336396521
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass36,796 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    836318047750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,780 miles
    Test number
    418840375033
    • NoteEngine warning lamp illuminated

Questions about LR12 VTJ

Does LR12 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VTJ is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VTJ?
The MOT on LR12 VTJ is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VTJ done?
LR12 VTJ was recorded at 115,061 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,537 miles a year.
Has LR12 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VTJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LR12 VTJ 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 LR12 VTJ find?
LR12 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; under tray fitted.

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