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Volkswagen Passat

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

R121 JTBMOT history

R121 JTB is a white petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

R121 JTB white Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,393 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R121 JTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R121 JTB was last recorded at 80,393 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,981 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,412 miles
Average per year
4,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,393 miles
  • 2025 – 77,981 miles
  • 2024 – 74,841 miles
  • 2023 – 70,184 miles
  • 2022 – 66,297 miles
  • 2021 – 63,519 miles
  • 2020 – 61,162 miles
  • 2019 – 57,125 miles
  • 2018 – 52,348 miles
  • 2017 – 47,282 miles
  • 2016 – 38,204 miles
  • 2015 – 31,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,393 miles
  • AdvisoryBoot does not open. Floor inspection carried out via rear seats.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In shoulder of tyre. as marked

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,393 miles (+2,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,393 miles
    Test number
    473921403955
    • AdvisoryBoot does not open. Floor inspection carried out via rear seats.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In shoulder of tyre. as marked

  2. Pass77,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    686465844708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,980 miles (+3,139)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    562407611181
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,841 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,841 miles
    Test number
    826354402905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,839 miles (+993)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    422248094403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tyre tread face[235/45R17,94W] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tyre tread face[235/45R17,94W] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass73,846 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    788146615741
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,184 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,184 miles
    Test number
    630958052202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,297 miles (+2,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,297 miles
    Test number
    265266181962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySmall cuts n/s/f tyre tread
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass63,519 miles (+2,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,519 miles
    Test number
    520158463127
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass61,162 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    61,162 miles
    Test number
    942047991218
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  11. Pass57,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    709610431458
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

  12. Fail57,124 miles (+4,776)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    483061812805
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

  13. Pass52,348 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    988736132234
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted / under trays fitted

  14. Pass47,282 miles (+9,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    524297335426
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  15. Pass38,204 miles (+6,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    139862169588
    • AdvisoryHeadlight adjuster reset to check aim
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass31,301 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,301 miles
    Test number
    609981535189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about R121 JTB

Does R121 JTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JTB is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R121 JTB?
The MOT on R121 JTB is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R121 JTB done?
R121 JTB was recorded at 80,393 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
Has R121 JTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R121 JTB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R121 JTB 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 R121 JTB find?
R121 JTB passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: boot does not open. floor inspection carried out via rear seats.; offside rear nail in tyre in shoulder of tyre. as marked.

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