2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FT12 LDD
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 147,219 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 LDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 147,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 LDD 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 (FT12 LDD) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both fronts x2 (4.1.5 (a))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low Both fronts x2 (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
FT12 LDD Mileage History
- 27/04/2023127,633 mi
- 22/04/2024133,590 mi+5,957 mi
- 24/04/2025138,329 mi+4,739 mi
- 11/05/2026147,140 mi+8,811 mi
- 20/05/2026147,219 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 6,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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