Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
S12 TWBMOT history
S12 TWB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,639 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 132,639 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 TWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 TWB was last recorded at 132,639 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,870 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,769 miles
- Average per year
- 8,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,639 miles
- 2024 – 126,870 miles
- 2023 – 118,353 miles
- 2022 – 110,167 miles
- 2021 – 101,433 miles
- 2020 – 92,332 miles
- 2019 – 89,083 miles
- 2018 – 78,229 miles
- 2017 – 69,251 miles
- 2016 – 60,663 miles
- 2015 – 53,443 miles
- 2014 – 48,328 miles
- 2013 – 39,320 miles
- 2012 – 24,073 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,639 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,639 miles (+5,769)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 132,639 miles
- Test number
- 450124619862
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,870 miles (+8,517)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 126,870 miles
- Test number
- 246704371510
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass118,353 miles (+8,186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 118,353 miles
- Test number
- 882624641100
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass110,167 miles (+8,734)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 110,167 miles
- Test number
- 276362752099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,433 miles (+9,101)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 101,433 miles
- Test number
- 121741147624
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,332 miles (+3,249)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 92,332 miles
- Test number
- 690614284525
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp incomplete (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,083 miles (+62)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,083 miles
- Test number
- 113874612063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated
Fail89,021 miles (+10,792)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,021 miles
- Test number
- 696707248025
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated
Pass78,229 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 78,229 miles
- Test number
- 752363312257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail78,227 miles (+8,976)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,227 miles
- Test number
- 894004301670
- DangerousFront Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,251 miles (+52)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 69,251 miles
- Test number
- 710064962153
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
Fail69,199 miles (+8,536)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,199 miles
- Test number
- 208337177215
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessively worn (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
Pass60,663 miles (+7,220)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 60,663 miles
- Test number
- 688345508795
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,443 miles (+5,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 53,443 miles
- Test number
- 945913003844
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
Pass48,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 48,328 miles
- Test number
- 185172954312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,628 miles (+9,308)1 dangerous3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,628 miles
- Test number
- 358982854396
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSlight wear on inner side of both front tyres
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,320 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 39,320 miles
- Test number
- 486623453461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteEmissions to low to regester on the smoke meter
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail39,320 miles (+15,247)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,320 miles
- Test number
- 797913353331
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteEmissions to low to regester on the smoke meter
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,073 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 24,073 miles
- Test number
- 888534082125
- NoteExhaust emissions to low for analyser to read
Questions about S12 TWB
- Does S12 TWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 TWB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S12 TWB?
- The MOT on S12 TWB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 TWB done?
- S12 TWB was recorded at 132,639 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
- Has S12 TWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 TWB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on S12 TWB 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 TWB find?
- S12 TWB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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