2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · HJ12 WCU
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 166,404 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ12 WCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 166,404 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.
HJ12 WCU 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 (HJ12 WCU) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ12 WCU Mileage History
- 15/11/2022128,769 mi
- 25/01/2024138,784 mi+10,015 mi
- 24/01/2025153,254 mi+14,470 mi
- 19/01/2026166,402 mi+13,148 mi
- 19/01/2026166,404 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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