2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · J50 HAL
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 150,124 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J50 HAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 150,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J50 HAL 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 (J50 HAL) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 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.
J50 HAL Mileage History
- 28/03/2022106,938 mi
- 27/03/2023119,565 mi+12,627 mi
- 25/03/2024129,674 mi+10,109 mi
- 05/04/2025138,511 mi+8,837 mi
- 16/04/2026150,124 mi+11,613 mi
Average of roughly 10,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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