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Volkswagen Passat

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 TXJMOT history

LS12 TXJ is a brown diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LS12 TXJ brown Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,665 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TXJ was last recorded at 145,665 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2025: 138,596 miles, lower than 138,821 miles on 16 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,665 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,665 miles
  • 2025 – 138,599 miles
  • 2024 – 138,821 miles
  • 2023 – 123,248 miles
  • 2022 – 117,647 miles
  • 2021 – 109,085 miles
  • 2020 – 104,548 miles
  • 2019 – 97,927 miles
  • 2018 – 88,517 miles
  • 2017 – 77,437 miles
  • 2016 – 65,598 miles
  • 2015 – 51,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective connecting sleeve corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,665 miles
    Test number
    780805463308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,665 miles (+7,066)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,665 miles
    Test number
    972754166708
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,599 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,599 miles
    Test number
    211945119137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail138,596 miles (-225)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,596 miles
    Test number
    480644850775
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,821 miles
    Test number
    765333119480
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective connecting sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,821 miles (+15,573)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,821 miles
    Test number
    228065423426
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective connecting sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,248 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    401353489948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,647 miles
    Test number
    619408536729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,647 miles (+8,562)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,647 miles
    Test number
    870415677421
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTps light on

  10. Pass109,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,085 miles
    Test number
    143411870872
    • 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))

  11. Fail109,085 miles (+4,537)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,085 miles
    Test number
    131412684907
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  12. Pass104,548 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    701949812847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    369115134861
    • AdvisoryBattery cover fitted- obscuring inspection
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components in the engine bay -
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty-
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/covers fitted obscuring inspection of certain underside components

  14. Fail97,925 miles (+9,408)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,925 miles
    Test number
    100653734566
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery cover fitted- obscuring inspection
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components in the engine bay -
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty-
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/covers fitted obscuring inspection of certain underside components

  15. Pass88,517 miles (+11,080)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,517 miles
    Test number
    372831503484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass77,437 miles (+11,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    861873736799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,598 miles (+13,797)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    492095770498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    549402355133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 TXJ

Does LS12 TXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TXJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TXJ?
The MOT on LS12 TXJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TXJ done?
LS12 TXJ was recorded at 145,665 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 8,440 miles a year.
Has LS12 TXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TXJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 TXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 TXJ find?
LS12 TXJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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