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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 CGUMOT history

LS12 CGU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 146,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

LS12 CGU grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
146,044 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 CGU
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 CGU was last recorded at 146,044 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 24,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,707 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
24,337 miles
Average per year
8,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,044 miles
  • 2022 – 121,707 miles
  • 2021 – 111,613 miles
  • 2020 – 101,354 miles
  • 2019 – 91,105 miles
  • 2018 – 87,451 miles
  • 2017 – 81,804 miles
  • 2016 – 78,600 miles
  • 2015 – 73,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,044 miles
  • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,044 miles (+24,337)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,044 miles
    Test number
    851257680367
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass121,707 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    404046470582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail121,706 miles (+10,093)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,706 miles
    Test number
    900934045990
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass111,613 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,613 miles
    Test number
    237745161569
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  5. Fail111,609 miles (+10,255)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,609 miles
    Test number
    685242378838
    • DangerousRear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  6. Pass101,354 miles (+10,249)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,354 miles
    Test number
    551561219995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,105 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,105 miles
    Test number
    817190121859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,451 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    688917627307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,804 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    127153075076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,600 miles (+5,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,600 miles
    Test number
    987465744376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass73,600 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    359784665023
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS12 CGU

Does LS12 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 CGU expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 CGU?
The MOT on LS12 CGU expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 CGU done?
LS12 CGU was recorded at 146,044 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 8,405 miles a year.
Has LS12 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 CGU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 CGU 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 CGU find?
LS12 CGU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 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; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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