2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BD12 RYB
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/06/2012. Recorded mileage 198,196 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,196 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
BD12 RYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 198,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BD12 RYB Mileage History
- 29/11/2022167,592 mi
- 20/11/2023178,233 mi+10,641 mi
- 31/10/2024187,984 mi+9,751 mi
- 24/11/2025198,159 mi+10,175 mi
- 26/11/2025198,196 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 10,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD12 RYB 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 (BD12 RYB) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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 (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering rod has mole grips stuck to s”; “Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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