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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.

LS12 TXL grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass173,773 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass76,728 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,728 miles
    Test number
    538906062801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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