2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · EX12 ABU
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/03/2012. Recorded mileage 94,002 miles. MOT valid until 12/03/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
EX12 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 94,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EX12 ABU Mileage History
- 08/03/202386,501 mi
- 09/03/202386,501 mi
- 11/03/202489,413 mi+2,912 mi
- 03/03/202591,657 mi+2,244 mi
- 09/03/202694,002 mi+2,345 mi
Average of roughly 2,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX12 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (EX12 ABU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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