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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S12 EMEMOT history

S12 EME is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 4 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 197,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

S12 EME black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
197,554 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 EME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 EME was last recorded at 197,554 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 8,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,932 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8,622 miles
Average per year
11,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,554 miles
  • 2024 – 188,932 miles
  • 2023 – 170,092 miles
  • 2022 – 147,775 miles
  • 2021 – 124,393 miles
  • 2020 – 116,245 miles
  • 2019 – 111,276 miles
  • 2018 – 105,570 miles
  • 2017 – 102,344 miles
  • 2016 – 97,038 miles
  • 2015 – 88,445 miles
  • 2014 – 77,889 miles
  • 2013 – 68,656 miles
  • 2012 – 59,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,554 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Tyre treads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,554 miles (+8,622)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    197,554 miles
    Test number
    109991414336
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass188,932 miles (+18,840)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    188,932 miles
    Test number
    433002052304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,092 miles (+22,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,092 miles
    Test number
    988288312904
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and raer ,both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass147,775 miles (+23,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,775 miles
    Test number
    676547528145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,393 miles (+8,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,393 miles
    Test number
    993120844950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,245 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    312977732687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,811 miles
    Test number
    144754246434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,811 miles (+4,535)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,811 miles
    Test number
    761159318982
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    430833361672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail111,275 miles (+5,705)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    167365347013
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass105,570 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,570 miles
    Test number
    429186069535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,344 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,344 miles
    Test number
    642133287910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,038 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    150745971382
    • AdvisoryTyre treads getting low

  14. Fail97,037 miles (+8,592)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,037 miles
    Test number
    499005790313
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre treads getting low

  15. Pass88,445 miles (+10,556)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    257387515247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,889 miles (+9,233)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    238796324266
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmoke test-engine only revs to 2,500-unable to get a reeding

  17. Pass68,656 miles (+9,364)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    996144133273
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass59,292 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    167891852274
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight judder from all brakes

  19. Fail59,290 miles (+4,078)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    775287342283
    • FailureNearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight judder from all brakes

  20. Pass55,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,212 miles
    Test number
    186490532118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail55,212 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,212 miles
    Test number
    205890432470
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S12 EME

Does S12 EME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 EME expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 EME?
The MOT on S12 EME expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 EME done?
S12 EME was recorded at 197,554 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 11,031 miles a year.
Has S12 EME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 EME has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S12 EME 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 EME find?
S12 EME passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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