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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 TXMMOT history

LS12 TXM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LS12 TXM grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,018 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TXM was last recorded at 112,018 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 3,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,268 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,750 miles
Average per year
6,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,018 miles
  • 2024 – 108,268 miles
  • 2023 – 102,000 miles
  • 2022 – 95,847 miles
  • 2021 – 90,021 miles
  • 2020 – 83,268 miles
  • 2019 – 79,504 miles
  • 2018 – 68,455 miles
  • 2017 – 57,325 miles
  • 2016 – 47,882 miles
  • 2015 – 41,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,018 miles
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch loose (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,018 miles (+3,750)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,018 miles
    Test number
    241312278398
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch loose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass108,268 miles (+6,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,268 miles
    Test number
    262817486617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on
  3. Pass102,000 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    658944538314
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail101,999 miles (+6,152)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,999 miles
    Test number
    753394703555
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass95,847 miles (+5,826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    879214819669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass90,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    402743608862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail90,021 miles (+6,753)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    823385417175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass83,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,268 miles
    Test number
    640555192384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail83,268 miles (+3,764)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,268 miles
    Test number
    969735775510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass79,504 miles (+11,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,504 miles
    Test number
    555413877816
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass68,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,455 miles
    Test number
    185031829849
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail68,455 miles (+11,130)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,455 miles
    Test number
    777198594559
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass57,325 miles (+9,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,325 miles
    Test number
    669323238334
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryUndertray/engine cover fitted
  14. Pass47,882 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    971000463202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,484 miles
    Test number
    308735910895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,484 miles (+5,482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,484 miles
    Test number
    832951807731
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass41,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    118930015150
    • 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)

Questions about LS12 TXM

Does LS12 TXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TXM is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TXM?
The MOT on LS12 TXM is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TXM done?
LS12 TXM was recorded at 112,018 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,783 miles a year.
Has LS12 TXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TXM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 TXM 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 TXM find?
LS12 TXM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes, and 3 more.

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