2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BD61 BNB
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 193,453 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD61 BNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 193,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BD61 BNB Mileage History
- 29/06/2024181,791 mi
- 29/06/2024181,834 mi+43 mi
- 19/07/2025188,888 mi+7,054 mi
- 13/05/2026193,453 mi+4,565 mi
- 13/05/2026193,453 mi
Average of roughly 6,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD61 BNB 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 (BD61 BNB) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Reae (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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