VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VA12AAX has 18 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 129,229 miles 7 months ago on Saturday 14th March 2026 at 12:35.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 13th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

VA12AAX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH MARCH 2027129,229 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH MARCH 2026129,229 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. PRS - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202513TH FEBRUARY 2026121,774 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2025121,774 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202413TH FEBRUARY 2025120,444 MI
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 2024120,444 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202312TH FEBRUARY 2024114,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 2023114,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202118TH APRIL 2022111,538 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH APRIL 2021111,538 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Tyre(s) With Different Structures Are Fitted Across The Same Axle (5.2.3 (c))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST JULY 201930TH JANUARY 2021102,613 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED31ST JULY 2019102,608 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. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Central Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
PASSED27TH JULY 201827TH JULY 201989,714 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 201727TH JULY 201884,512 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 201784,512 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED20TH JUNE 201627TH JUNE 201770,597 MI
FAILED20TH JUNE 201670,593 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Wearing Lumpy On Inside Edge (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED24TH JUNE 201527TH JUNE 201652,233 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA12AAX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 56% | MOT Failure Rate: 44%

VA12AAX MOT Comments

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VA12AAX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 129,229 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,231 miles

VA12AAX FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration VA12AAX was manufactured on Wednesday 27th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 129,229 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,231 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA12AAX has a 56% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 17 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does VA12AAX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 VA12AAX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA12AAX Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 VA12AAX does have Tax. Read more

When does VA12AAX Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA12AAX will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 VA12AAX MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA12AAX will expire in 5 months on Saturday 13th March 2027. Read more

When did VA12AAX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA12AAX was on Saturday 14th March 2026 at 12:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA12AAX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for VA12AAX we can see 10 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 VA12AAX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for VA12AAX we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 56% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA12AAX?

VA12AAX is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has VA12AAX done?

The odometer reading for VA12AAX at the last MOT in March 2026 was 129,229 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 9,231 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA12AAX?

The vehicle VA12AAX was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 27th June 2012. Read more

What colour is VA12AAX?

The official colour of VA12AAX is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VA12AAX have?

VA12AAX has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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