2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BG62 HCD
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 323,272 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 323,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG62 HCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 323,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG62 HCD 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 (BG62 HCD) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BG62 HCD Mileage History
- 07/11/2022286,953 mi
- 07/11/2022286,953 mi
- 17/08/2023311,185 mi+24,232 mi
- 08/11/2024318,605 mi+7,420 mi
- 01/12/2025323,272 mi+4,667 mi
Average of roughly 11,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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