2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FT12 KNW
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 151,652 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 KNW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 151,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 KNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (FT12 KNW) between April 2015 and June 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FT12 KNW Mileage History
- 23/04/201537,261 mi
- 29/04/201652,417 mi+15,156 mi
- 18/04/201769,231 mi+16,814 mi
- 25/04/201769,243 mi+12 mi
- 24/04/201890,775 mi+21,532 mi
- 08/05/201891,546 mi+771 mi
- 16/04/2019106,512 mi+14,966 mi
- 16/04/2019106,514 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/2020116,554 mi+10,040 mi
- 22/04/2021123,309 mi+6,755 mi
- 26/04/2022138,182 mi+14,873 mi
- 23/05/2023146,391 mi+8,209 mi
- 24/05/2024148,824 mi+2,433 mi
- 31/05/2024148,981 mi+157 mi
- 03/06/2025151,542 mi+2,561 mi
- 10/06/2025151,652 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 11,289 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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