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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S12 EFOMOT history

S12 EFO is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

S12 EFO red Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,406 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 EFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 EFO was last recorded at 174,406 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,406 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,406 miles
  • 2025 – 159,184 miles
  • 2024 – 145,402 miles
  • 2023 – 127,368 miles
  • 2022 – 113,749 miles
  • 2021 – 108,911 miles
  • 2020 – 105,883 miles
  • 2019 – 100,316 miles
  • 2018 – 91,599 miles
  • 2017 – 82,855 miles
  • 2016 – 73,693 miles
  • 2015 – 55,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Covers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,406 miles
    Test number
    472190444391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail174,406 miles (+15,222)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,406 miles
    Test number
    255029208694
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,184 miles (+13,782)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,184 miles
    Test number
    340069714301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,402 miles (+18,034)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,402 miles
    Test number
    407056674845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,368 miles (+7,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,368 miles
    Test number
    174058080825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    419963585235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,802 miles (+1,367)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    374355394333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass118,435 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,435 miles
    Test number
    288281328978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

  9. Fail118,434 miles (+4,685)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    575739152420
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge bad on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

  10. Pass113,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,749 miles
    Test number
    840884667061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail113,749 miles (+4,838)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,749 miles
    Test number
    196460684152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass108,911 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,911 miles
    Test number
    492941753936
    • AdvisoryFront And Rear Suspension Bushes Cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail108,911 miles (+3,028)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,911 miles
    Test number
    514391743151
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront And Rear Suspension Bushes Cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass105,883 miles (+5,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,883 miles
    Test number
    766890464291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass100,316 miles (+8,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    838297955118
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Pass91,599 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    152957073926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,855 miles (+9,162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,855 miles
    Test number
    918342678994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,693 miles (+18,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    220414960495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,247 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    266408955078
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine coolant low

  20. Fail55,247 miles2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    767118255035
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine coolant low

Questions about S12 EFO

Does S12 EFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 EFO is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 EFO?
The MOT on S12 EFO is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 EFO done?
S12 EFO was recorded at 174,406 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 10,296 miles a year.
Has S12 EFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 EFO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 EFO 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 S12 EFO find?
S12 EFO passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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