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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S12 MWAMOT history

S12 MWA is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

S12 MWA black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
180,212 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MWA was last recorded at 180,212 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,411 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,801 miles
Average per year
13,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,212 miles
  • 2025 – 175,411 miles
  • 2024 – 169,388 miles
  • 2023 – 158,259 miles
  • 2022 – 142,570 miles
  • 2021 – 131,682 miles
  • 2020 – 124,070 miles
  • 2019 – 112,783 miles
  • 2018 – 102,117 miles
  • 2017 – 68,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,212 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central exhaust clamp is deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,212 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    180,212 miles
    Test number
    736597363818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,411 miles (+6,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    175,411 miles
    Test number
    448711230778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass169,388 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,388 miles
    Test number
    244697145648
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail169,247 miles (+10,988)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,247 miles
    Test number
    719078732619
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass158,259 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,259 miles
    Test number
    594962801521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,223 miles (+15,653)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,223 miles
    Test number
    621731185257
    • 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))

  7. Pass142,570 miles (+10,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,570 miles
    Test number
    853809340747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass131,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,682 miles
    Test number
    271205551479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,682 miles (+7,612)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,682 miles
    Test number
    334950193919
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass124,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,070 miles
    Test number
    908335369286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail124,070 miles (+11,287)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,070 miles
    Test number
    419303473615
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass112,783 miles (+10,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,783 miles
    Test number
    691903141822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass102,117 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,117 miles
    Test number
    884047630396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,183 miles (+32,363)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,183 miles
    Test number
    364981377693
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass68,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    748178790513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots also evident (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,813 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    942905638587
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots also evident (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 MWA

Does S12 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 MWA is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 MWA?
The MOT on S12 MWA is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 MWA done?
S12 MWA was recorded at 180,212 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 13,193 miles a year.
Has S12 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MWA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 MWA 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 MWA find?
S12 MWA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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