2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · DL12 OWD
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/07/2012. Recorded mileage 157,752 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
DL12 OWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 157,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DL12 OWD Mileage History
- 03/06/2024145,195 mi
- 03/06/2024145,195 mi
- 06/06/2025152,089 mi+6,894 mi
- 06/06/2025152,090 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/2026157,752 mi+5,662 mi
Average of roughly 6,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DL12 OWD 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 (DL12 OWD) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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