2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FV12 BXL
2012 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 134,882 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV12 BXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 134,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 BXL 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 BXL) between June 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FV12 BXL Mileage History
- 22/06/2025123,932 mi
- 22/06/2025123,932 mi
- 18/06/2026134,875 mi+10,943 mi
- 18/06/2026134,882 mi+7 mi
- 18/06/2026134,882 mi
Average of roughly 11,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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