2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LB61 RUU
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 143,322 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB61 RUU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 143,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB61 RUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (LB61 RUU) between January 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
LB61 RUU Mileage History
- 21/01/201549,643 mi
- 21/01/201549,643 mi
- 20/01/201664,473 mi+14,830 mi
- 20/01/201771,335 mi+6,862 mi
- 30/01/201877,657 mi+6,322 mi
- 30/01/201877,657 mi
- 13/02/201984,680 mi+7,023 mi
- 05/02/202094,817 mi+10,137 mi
- 05/02/202094,817 mi
- 09/02/2021102,624 mi+7,807 mi
- 12/02/2022111,293 mi+8,669 mi
- 08/02/2023119,784 mi+8,491 mi
- 07/02/2024129,795 mi+10,011 mi
- 14/02/2024129,946 mi+151 mi
- 13/02/2025139,531 mi+9,585 mi
- 18/04/2026143,322 mi+3,791 mi
Average of roughly 8,335 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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