2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · AF12 RUV
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 157,915 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF12 RUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 157,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AF12 RUV Mileage History
- 30/06/2023136,382 mi
- 05/07/2023136,390 mi+8 mi
- 02/07/2024144,823 mi+8,433 mi
- 21/06/2025154,723 mi+9,900 mi
- 13/06/2026157,915 mi+3,192 mi
Average of roughly 7,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF12 RUV 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 (AF12 RUV) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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