2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FT12 OVW
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/05/2012. Recorded mileage 161,304 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,304 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
FT12 OVW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 161,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FT12 OVW Mileage History
- 05/05/201532,500 mi
- 06/05/201532,500 mi
- 12/05/201639,793 mi+7,293 mi
- 17/05/201744,180 mi+4,387 mi
- 17/05/201744,180 mi
- 22/05/201857,252 mi+13,072 mi
- 23/05/201857,307 mi+55 mi
- 20/05/201971,287 mi+13,980 mi
- 22/05/202087,541 mi+16,254 mi
- 24/05/202193,813 mi+6,272 mi
- 24/05/202193,813 mi
- 26/05/2022106,113 mi+12,300 mi
- 25/05/2023120,961 mi+14,848 mi
- 23/05/2024132,055 mi+11,094 mi
- 23/05/2024132,055 mi
- 27/05/2025147,360 mi+15,305 mi
- 27/05/2025147,360 mi
- 26/05/2026161,304 mi+13,944 mi
- 26/05/2026161,304 mi
Average of roughly 11,648 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
FT12 OVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (FT12 OVW) between May 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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