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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 BVYMOT history

LS12 BVY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LS12 BVY grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,536 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BVY
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
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BVY was last recorded at 76,536 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,534 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,536 miles
  • 2025 – 74,311 miles
  • 2024 – 71,432 miles
  • 2022 – 66,560 miles
  • 2021 – 62,229 miles
  • 2020 – 59,103 miles
  • 2019 – 53,221 miles
  • 2018 – 41,688 miles
  • 2017 – 34,198 miles
  • 2016 – 26,839 miles
  • 2015 – 19,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,536 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush has minor splits and debonding from external casing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,536 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    936962143971
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush has minor splits and debonding from external casing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail76,534 miles (+2,223)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,534 miles
    Test number
    824702068094
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Drivers seatbelt locked in by inertia reel (unable to inspect belt and receiver) (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush has minor splits and debonding from external casing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass74,311 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,311 miles
    Test number
    687075006012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,432 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    502275952797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,560 miles (+4,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    883932422337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass62,229 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,229 miles
    Test number
    951597061470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,846 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    582091898402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,103 miles (+5,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,103 miles
    Test number
    870585264645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass53,221 miles (+11,533)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    282121141639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,688 miles (+7,490)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,688 miles
    Test number
    282951422960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,198 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,198 miles
    Test number
    344017987720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,839 miles (+6,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    580114232730
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass19,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,980 miles
    Test number
    135362915061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BVY

Does LS12 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BVY is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BVY?
The MOT on LS12 BVY is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BVY done?
LS12 BVY was recorded at 76,536 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has LS12 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BVY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BVY 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 LS12 BVY find?
LS12 BVY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush has minor splits and debonding from external casing - both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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