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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S12 PRGMOT history

S12 PRG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S12 PRG silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
134,621 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 PRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S12 PRG was last recorded at 134,621 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 5,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,119 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,502 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,621 miles
  • 2025 – 129,119 miles
  • 2024 – 125,158 miles
  • 2022 – 124,890 miles
  • 2021 – 112,943 miles
  • 2020 – 110,576 miles
  • 2019 – 104,352 miles
  • 2018 – 98,786 miles
  • 2017 – 90,504 miles
  • 2016 – 80,324 miles
  • 2015 – 72,613 miles
  • 2014 – 63,376 miles
  • 2013 – 53,671 miles
  • 2012 – 45,371 miles
  • 2011 – 35,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,621 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEml light on
  • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,621 miles (+5,502)5 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    989040995900
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  2. Pass129,119 miles (+110)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    771083517353
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail129,009 miles (+3,851)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    185991656211
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,158 miles (+268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,158 miles
    Test number
    382534975684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,890 miles (+11,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    491386720608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,943 miles
    Test number
    453897406431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,943 miles (+884)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,943 miles
    Test number
    418557121677
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure Fitted incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass112,059 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,059 miles
    Test number
    123220623810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre

  9. Fail112,059 miles (+1,483)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,059 miles
    Test number
    768846716658
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre

  10. Pass110,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,576 miles
    Test number
    624510964931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,576 miles (+6,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,576 miles
    Test number
    398761719960
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass104,352 miles (+5,566)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,352 miles
    Test number
    312307255442
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass98,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    714748267480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,782 miles (+8,278)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,782 miles
    Test number
    185529679138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,504 miles (+10,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,504 miles
    Test number
    625938769045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass80,324 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    577709352142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,613 miles (+9,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,613 miles
    Test number
    205048015175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,376 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    745168414101
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail63,376 miles (+9,705)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    838748714118
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre worn heavily on inside edge

  20. Pass53,671 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,671 miles
    Test number
    765200723130
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail53,671 miles (+8,300)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,671 miles
    Test number
    719139913102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass45,371 miles (+9,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    958686412137
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass35,393 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    245401011127
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge is worn away , this requires inspection outside the scope of MOT

Questions about S12 PRG

Does S12 PRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 PRG expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 PRG?
The MOT on S12 PRG expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 PRG done?
S12 PRG was recorded at 134,621 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has S12 PRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 PRG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 PRG 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 PRG find?
S12 PRG failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm, and 16 more.

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