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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

PSL 5MOT history

PSL 5 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

PSL 5 silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
97,501 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PSL 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PSL 5 was last recorded at 97,501 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,805 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,696 miles
Average per year
7,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,501 miles
  • 2025 – 89,805 miles
  • 2024 – 82,288 miles
  • 2023 – 74,796 miles
  • 2022 – 64,736 miles
  • 2021 – 55,934 miles
  • 2020 – 48,366 miles
  • 2019 – 41,716 miles
  • 2018 – 37,638 miles
  • 2017 – 30,319 miles
  • 2016 – 20,822 miles
  • 2015 – 12,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,501 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,501 miles (+7,696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    97,501 miles
    Test number
    957720734242
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,805 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    452644417034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,288 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    600701090485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,796 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    413601438909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    715030727578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail64,736 miles (+8,802)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    436816625759
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass55,934 miles (+7,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    553983797628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass48,366 miles (+6,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    697996943664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass41,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,716 miles
    Test number
    762854868424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,716 miles (+4,078)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,716 miles
    Test number
    970326303377
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass37,638 miles (+64)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    812931598985
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (a zone ) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted /under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate bent

  12. Fail37,574 miles (+7,255)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,574 miles
    Test number
    832677344435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads distorted

  13. Pass30,319 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,319 miles
    Test number
    413993650749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,822 miles (+8,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,822 miles
    Test number
    264729362034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass12,306 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    12,306 miles
    Test number
    128908565165
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail12,306 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,306 miles
    Test number
    235878765445
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about PSL 5

What vehicle is registration PSL 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PSL 5 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Jun 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PSL 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PSL 5 is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on PSL 5?
The MOT on PSL 5 is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PSL 5 done?
PSL 5 was recorded at 97,501 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,507 miles a year.
Has PSL 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PSL 5 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on PSL 5 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 PSL 5 find?
PSL 5 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner edge worn low; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside spring seats.

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