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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 NZEMOT history

LS12 NZE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

LS12 NZE grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,386 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NZE
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
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NZE was last recorded at 151,386 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 13,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,149 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,237 miles
Average per year
8,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,386 miles
  • 2024 – 138,149 miles
  • 2023 – 124,268 miles
  • 2022 – 120,572 miles
  • 2021 – 112,454 miles
  • 2020 – 105,144 miles
  • 2019 – 96,121 miles
  • 2018 – 89,816 miles
  • 2017 – 81,822 miles
  • 2016 – 71,037 miles
  • 2015 – 56,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,386 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,386 miles (+13,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,386 miles
    Test number
    306164800747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,149 miles (+13,881)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,149 miles
    Test number
    296915189303
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,268 miles (+3,696)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,268 miles
    Test number
    593889210843
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass120,572 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,572 miles
    Test number
    271124074183
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,572 miles (+8,118)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,572 miles
    Test number
    827385024773
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,454 miles (+102)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    239374892311
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral front exhaust joining sleeve heavily corroded and clamp broken

  7. Fail112,352 miles (+7,208)1 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,352 miles
    Test number
    442377680467
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working covered in black electricans tape (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected electricans tape removed (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral front exhaust joining sleeve heavily corroded and clamp broken

  8. Pass105,144 miles (+9,023)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    571633418059
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  9. Pass96,121 miles (+6,305)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,121 miles
    Test number
    699352869029
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,816 miles (+7,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,816 miles
    Test number
    452919139423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass81,822 miles (+10,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    582048005961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc has slight corrosion

  12. Pass71,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    921197883668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,037 miles (+14,944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    161396321617
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass56,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    588282085048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS12 NZE

Does LS12 NZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NZE is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NZE?
The MOT on LS12 NZE is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NZE done?
LS12 NZE was recorded at 151,386 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 8,843 miles a year.
Has LS12 NZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NZE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 NZE 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 NZE find?
LS12 NZE passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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