2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · BL12 AEX
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 143,748 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL12 AEX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2023
- 143,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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BL12 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (BL12 AEX) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2023 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: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
BL12 AEX Mileage History
- 12/05/2022140,421 mi
- 12/05/2022140,421 mi
- 06/05/2023143,748 mi+3,327 mi
Average of roughly 3,384 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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