2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KE12 CEN
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 113,302 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE12 CEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 113,302 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.
KE12 CEN 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 (KE12 CEN) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KE12 CEN Mileage History
- 17/01/202396,792 mi
- 05/01/2024102,329 mi+5,537 mi
- 08/01/2025108,147 mi+5,818 mi
- 08/01/2025108,150 mi+3 mi
- 16/12/2025113,302 mi+5,152 mi
Average of roughly 5,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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