2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · CC12 JEC
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 123,404 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CC12 JEC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 123,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CC12 JEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (CC12 JEC) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
CC12 JEC Mileage History
- 01/03/202294,871 mi
- 27/03/202399,551 mi+4,680 mi
- 07/03/2024111,023 mi+11,472 mi
- 28/02/2025123,404 mi+12,381 mi
Average of roughly 9,518 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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