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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V1 RCOMOT history

V1 RCO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

V1 RCO blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,489 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 RCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 RCO was last recorded at 127,489 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 17,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,601 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17,888 miles
Average per year
8,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,489 miles
  • 2025 – 109,601 miles
  • 2024 – 101,243 miles
  • 2023 – 91,970 miles
  • 2022 – 85,145 miles
  • 2021 – 79,097 miles
  • 2020 – 74,431 miles
  • 2019 – 67,080 miles
  • 2018 – 56,895 miles
  • 2017 – 51,407 miles
  • 2016 – 41,020 miles
  • 2015 – 36,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,489 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,489 miles (+17,888)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,489 miles
    Test number
    969126466005
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,601 miles
    Test number
    209581623383
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail109,601 miles (+8,358)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,601 miles
    Test number
    841107947287
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass101,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,243 miles
    Test number
    508940481924
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail101,243 miles (+9,273)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,243 miles
    Test number
    697139848548
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass91,970 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,970 miles
    Test number
    713634949781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    972358820912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,145 miles (+6,048)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    490173014450
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

  9. Pass79,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    674859610190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,097 miles (+4,666)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    120626117723
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    233431121358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,431 miles (+7,351)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    335676913780
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,080 miles (+10,185)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    397751633749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,895 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    157738205943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    544604424601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,407 miles (+10,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    370596886291
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass41,020 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    803805780272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,434 miles
    Test number
    459780642759
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

Questions about V1 RCO

Does V1 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 RCO is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 RCO?
The MOT on V1 RCO is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 RCO done?
V1 RCO was recorded at 127,489 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,236 miles a year.
Has V1 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 RCO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 RCO 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 RCO find?
V1 RCO passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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