
Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LS12 TXLMOT history
LS12 TXL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 173,773 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,884 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 TXL
- 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
- 18 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 TXL was last recorded at 173,773 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,773 miles · 18 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,884 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,773 miles
- 2025 – 168,298 miles
- 2024 – 160,510 miles
- 2023 – 152,105 miles
- 2022 – 142,824 miles
- 2021 – 130,808 miles
- 2020 – 121,023 miles
- 2019 – 113,097 miles
- 2018 – 103,819 miles
- 2017 – 94,387 miles
- 2016 – 86,392 miles
- 2015 – 76,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread low spots (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front most arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spring arm inner bushes very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear bush cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,773 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 173,773 miles
- Test number
- 563431422842
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread low spots (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front most arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spring arm inner bushes very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail173,773 miles (+5,475)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,773 miles
- Test number
- 127922457995
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread low spots (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front most arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spring arm inner bushes very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,298 miles (+7,788)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 168,298 miles
- Test number
- 499062658346
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front most arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spring mount arm bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,510 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,510 miles
- Test number
- 556937151950
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail160,510 miles (+8,405)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,510 miles
- Test number
- 109887397028
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,105 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 152,105 miles
- Test number
- 289145789421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall runflat damaged almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail152,105 miles (+9,281)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,105 miles
- Test number
- 285501526754
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall runflat damaged almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass142,824 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 142,824 miles
- Test number
- 215542428324
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail142,824 miles (+12,016)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,824 miles
- Test number
- 536950745493
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,808 miles (+9,785)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 130,808 miles
- Test number
- 846518523503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass121,023 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 121,023 miles
- Test number
- 143069509175
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,007 miles (+7,910)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,007 miles
- Test number
- 879358830850
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread badly cracked/uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (bald) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,097 miles (+9,278)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 113,097 miles
- Test number
- 805039263464
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside lower rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,819 miles (+9,432)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 103,819 miles
- Test number
- 718836487525
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consul bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
Pass94,387 miles (+7,995)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 94,387 miles
- Test number
- 932263492880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,392 miles (+9,664)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 86,392 miles
- Test number
- 181774843700
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside worn/pitting (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitting (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass76,728 miles (+3,747)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 76,728 miles
- Test number
- 538906062801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,981 miles
- Test number
- 688406805148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 TXL
- Does LS12 TXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TXL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 TXL?
- The MOT on LS12 TXL is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 TXL done?
- LS12 TXL was recorded at 173,773 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,884 miles a year.
- Has LS12 TXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 TXL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 TXL 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 TXL find?
- LS12 TXL passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread low spots, and 4 more.
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