2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FV12 AUC
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 120,189 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV12 AUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 120,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 AUC 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 (FV12 AUC) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FV12 AUC Mileage History
- 05/01/202287,219 mi
- 16/01/202396,026 mi+8,807 mi
- 12/01/2024107,953 mi+11,927 mi
- 22/01/2024108,215 mi+262 mi
- 10/01/2025120,189 mi+11,974 mi
Average of roughly 10,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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