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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S12 RAUMOT history

S12 RAU is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 132,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

S12 RAU black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,446 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RAU
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
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RAU was last recorded at 132,446 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 13,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,741 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,705 miles
Average per year
11,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,446 miles
  • 2024 – 118,741 miles
  • 2023 – 112,995 miles
  • 2022 – 95,513 miles
  • 2021 – 85,724 miles
  • 2020 – 70,046 miles
  • 2019 – 63,782 miles
  • 2018 – 55,114 miles
  • 2017 – 35,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,446 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,446 miles
    Test number
    344563531109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail132,446 miles (+13,705)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,446 miles
    Test number
    576432579330
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,741 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,741 miles
    Test number
    845225303378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,995 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,995 miles
    Test number
    730689948796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,752 miles (+10,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,752 miles
    Test number
    984260176373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,513 miles (+9,789)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,513 miles
    Test number
    871818704361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,724 miles (+15,678)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,724 miles
    Test number
    702042569399
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,046 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    420728306477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,782 miles (+8,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,782 miles
    Test number
    653311627541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,114 miles (+19,665)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,114 miles
    Test number
    481231911105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,449 miles
    Test number
    677777506235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 RAU

Does S12 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RAU is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 RAU?
The MOT on S12 RAU is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RAU done?
S12 RAU was recorded at 132,446 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 11,925 miles a year.
Has S12 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RAU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 RAU 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 RAU find?
S12 RAU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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