2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KS12 NKG
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 144,555 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS12 NKG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 144,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS12 NKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (KS12 NKG) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
KS12 NKG Mileage History
- 28/03/2022102,242 mi
- 31/03/2023108,419 mi+6,177 mi
- 30/03/2024125,825 mi+17,406 mi
- 01/04/2025144,555 mi+18,730 mi
Average of roughly 14,050 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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