2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · HK12 CDX
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 146,336 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK12 CDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 146,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK12 CDX 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 (HK12 CDX) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
HK12 CDX Mileage History
- 24/06/2024111,790 mi
- 27/06/2025127,361 mi+15,571 mi
- 27/06/2025127,361 mi
- 03/07/2026146,336 mi+18,975 mi
- 06/07/2026146,336 mi
Average of roughly 17,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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