
Volkswagen Passat
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S3 BDAMOT history
S3 BDA is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 106,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 106,547 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 12 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 7,248 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 BDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 BDA was last recorded at 106,547 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,381 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,166 miles
- Average per year
- 7,248 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,547 miles
- 2025 – 102,381 miles
- 2024 – 96,697 miles
- 2023 – 90,718 miles
- 2022 – 85,669 miles
- 2021 – 76,965 miles
- 2020 – 70,821 miles
- 2019 – 64,669 miles
- 2018 – 55,395 miles
- 2017 – 46,851 miles
- 2016 – 34,969 miles
- 2015 – 27,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,547 miles (+4,166)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 106,547 miles
- Test number
- 512770313137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,381 miles (+5,684)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 102,381 miles
- Test number
- 534149489124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,697 miles (+5,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 96,697 miles
- Test number
- 999356535729
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,718 miles (+5,049)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 90,718 miles
- Test number
- 383207871726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass85,669 miles (+8,704)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 85,669 miles
- Test number
- 960491537853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,965 miles (+6,144)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 76,965 miles
- Test number
- 914068231800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,821 miles (+6,152)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,821 miles
- Test number
- 786213463662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,669 miles (+9,274)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 64,669 miles
- Test number
- 491869914443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,395 miles (+8,544)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 55,395 miles
- Test number
- 248413808239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,851 miles (+11,882)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 46,851 miles
- Test number
- 594419897741
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn unevenly
Pass34,969 miles (+7,897)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 34,969 miles
- Test number
- 181761548355
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under-trays fitted
Pass27,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 27,072 miles
- Test number
- 907640577975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 BDA
- Does S3 BDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BDA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 BDA?
- The MOT on S3 BDA is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 BDA done?
- S3 BDA was recorded at 106,547 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,248 miles a year.
- Has S3 BDA ever failed its MOT?
- No. S3 BDA has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on S3 BDA 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 S3 BDA find?
- S3 BDA passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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