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Volkswagen Passat

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V1 MREMOT history

V1 MRE is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 110,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

V1 MRE red Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,273 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MRE was last recorded at 110,273 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,433 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,840 miles
Average per year
4,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,273 miles
  • 2025 – 106,433 miles
  • 2024 – 102,952 miles
  • 2023 – 99,220 miles
  • 2022 – 95,512 miles
  • 2021 – 92,101 miles
  • 2020 – 89,233 miles
  • 2019 – 85,263 miles
  • 2018 – 80,951 miles
  • 2017 – 77,176 miles
  • 2016 – 72,480 miles
  • 2015 – 57,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,273 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Component corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,273 miles (+3,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    927930735911
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Component corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass106,433 miles (+3,481)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    784041615693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides highly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded highly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass102,952 miles (+3,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,952 miles
    Test number
    778375423048
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass99,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    385139714487
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about to show cords!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail99,220 miles (+3,708)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    586996822737
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about to show cords!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass95,512 miles (+3,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    132108964196
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,101 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,101 miles
    Test number
    365468556503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,233 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    131114791280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,263 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    848479226868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,951 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    457375995064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,176 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,176 miles
    Test number
    126996814358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,480 miles (+14,879)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    997434282361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,601 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    425043875080
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail57,601 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    178013375009
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V1 MRE

Does V1 MRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 MRE is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 MRE?
The MOT on V1 MRE is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 MRE done?
V1 MRE was recorded at 110,273 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,789 miles a year.
Has V1 MRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MRE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V1 MRE 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 V1 MRE find?
V1 MRE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side o/s & n/s; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear component corroded, and 1 more.

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