2012 Volkswagen Passat S Bluemotion Tech TDI 1.6L Heavy oil · MFZ 5863

Based on the DVSA MOT record, this 2012 Volkswagen Passat S BlueMotion Tech TDI presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 10 December 2025 at 136,627 miles passed with zero defects recorded, maintaining an unbroken run of clean certificates stretching back to January 2023. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, with no recurring faults, wear items, or advisories flagged across five consecutive tests. For a 14-year-old diesel, this is an unusually spotless record that suggests attentive ownership and proactive servicing. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 9,759 miles per year. Between the January 2023 test at 113,793 miles and the December 2025 test at 136,627 miles, the car covered approximately 22,834 miles over nearly three years, which works out at around 7,600 miles annually in the most recent period. This represents a slight reduction in annual use compared to the longer-term average, but nothing that raises concern about long-term standing or neglect. The record is clean with no gaps, no failed re-tests after 2024, and no sudden mileage spikes that would suggest clocking or irregular use. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. The 2.0-litre TDI engine and dual-mass flywheel deserve attention for any rattling or judder at idle and during clutch engagement, as these are known weak points on this generation Passat. The DSG gearbox, if fitted, should be checked for smooth shifts and evidence of a recent fluid and filter change at the 60,000-mile interval. Suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links on the front axle are common wear items on BlueMotion models due to the low-rolling-resistance tyres transmitting more road shock, so a physical check for play is advisable even though no defects have been flagged. The underbody and sills should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around the rear arches and subframe mounting points, as these are structural areas that can deteriorate on older Passats even when the MOT tester has not yet deemed them a failure. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining life given the car's age, and the exhaust system should be checked for any diesel particulate filter regeneration issues or smoke under load. Overall, the MOT record is as strong as it gets for a vehicle of this age and mileage, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains the sensible course before committing.