2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LB12 XGS
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 353,393 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 353,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB12 XGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 353,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB12 XGS 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 (LB12 XGS) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
LB12 XGS Mileage History
- 22/03/2024304,854 mi
- 27/02/2025341,381 mi+36,527 mi
- 03/03/2025341,384 mi+3 mi
- 26/03/2026353,393 mi+12,009 mi
- 26/03/2026353,393 mi
Average of roughly 24,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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