2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · J6 JBE
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 120,168 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J6 JBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 120,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J6 JBE 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 (J6 JBE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J6 JBE Mileage History
- 13/10/202294,175 mi
- 26/10/2023104,038 mi+9,863 mi
- 16/10/2024111,924 mi+7,886 mi
- 30/10/2025120,168 mi+8,244 mi
- 31/10/2025120,168 mi
Average of roughly 8,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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