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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 BVZMOT history

LS12 BVZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LS12 BVZ grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,746 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BVZ
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
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BVZ was last recorded at 133,746 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,370 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,376 miles
Average per year
10,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,746 miles
  • 2025 – 128,370 miles
  • 2024 – 123,417 miles
  • 2023 – 117,575 miles
  • 2022 – 107,251 miles
  • 2021 – 100,291 miles
  • 2020 – 92,189 miles
  • 2019 – 78,198 miles
  • 2018 – 59,233 miles
  • 2017 – 57,740 miles
  • 2016 – 41,460 miles
  • 2015 – 26,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,746 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tpms light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front wheels have a slight kick back under braking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,746 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    504280830488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,370 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    683960378156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail128,322 miles (+4,905)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,322 miles
    Test number
    859779025486
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel kicking back under braking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light is on

  4. Pass123,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    599577559531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light is on

  5. Fail123,417 miles (+5,842)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    508866015089
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBulb blow and tpms lights are on

  6. Pass117,575 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,575 miles
    Test number
    659611107929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels have a slight kick back under braking

  7. Fail117,572 miles (+10,321)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    600341872850
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels have a slight kick back under braking

  8. Pass107,251 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,251 miles
    Test number
    515032940074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,291 miles (+8,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,291 miles
    Test number
    388374612204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    726130669602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,189 miles (+13,991)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    815258334889
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,198 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,198 miles
    Test number
    448224029645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,951 miles (+18,718)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    941754739076
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass59,233 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,233 miles
    Test number
    467713498157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    249459469530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail57,740 miles (+7,406)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    930866438331
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass50,334 miles (+8,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    597858638179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass41,460 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    388687721938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,264 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,264 miles
    Test number
    583837079804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,070 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    267488860955
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,957 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,957 miles
    Test number
    677035723763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,534 miles
    Test number
    128177675088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BVZ

Does LS12 BVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BVZ is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BVZ?
The MOT on LS12 BVZ is valid until 17 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 BVZ done?
LS12 BVZ was recorded at 133,746 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,196 miles a year.
Has LS12 BVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BVZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BVZ 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 BVZ find?
LS12 BVZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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