VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT DL12OWU has 15 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,109 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 09:11.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 18th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

DL12OWU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 2026140,109 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 202418TH DECEMBER 2025124,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Mount/console Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Bump Stop Perished
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202318TH DECEMBER 2024106,071 MI
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 2023106,071 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202218TH DECEMBER 202390,488 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202118TH DECEMBER 202277,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear And The O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202018TH DECEMBER 202168,888 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 202068,885 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Parking Brake Warning Indicates A Malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED19TH JUNE 201918TH DECEMBER 202054,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH JUNE 201954,302 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH JUNE 201815TH JUNE 201940,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED16TH JUNE 201840,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED23RD MAY 201722ND MAY 201827,403 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201618TH JULY 201723,525 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 201518TH JULY 201618,731 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

DL12OWU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

DL12OWU MOT Comments

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DL12OWU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,109 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,778 miles

DL12OWU FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration DL12OWU was manufactured on Wednesday 18th July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 140,109 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,778 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means DL12OWU has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 21 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does DL12OWU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 DL12OWU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is DL12OWU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 DL12OWU does have Tax. Read more

When does DL12OWU Tax expire?

The current Tax for DL12OWU will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does DL12OWU MOT expire?

The current MOT for DL12OWU will expire in 6 months on Friday 18th December 2026. Read more

When did DL12OWU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for DL12OWU was on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 09:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has DL12OWU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for DL12OWU we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has DL12OWU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for DL12OWU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is DL12OWU?

DL12OWU is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has DL12OWU done?

The odometer reading for DL12OWU at the last MOT in November 2025 was 140,109 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,778 miles per year. Read more

How old is DL12OWU?

The vehicle DL12OWU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 18th July 2012. Read more

What colour is DL12OWU?

The official colour of DL12OWU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does DL12OWU have?

DL12OWU has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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