2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FY62 XLF
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 110,850 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY62 XLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 110,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY62 XLF 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 (FY62 XLF) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
FY62 XLF Mileage History
- 15/09/202296,789 mi
- 18/09/2023102,067 mi+5,278 mi
- 18/09/2023102,067 mi
- 17/10/2024105,702 mi+3,635 mi
- 17/10/2025110,850 mi+5,148 mi
Average of roughly 4,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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